Targeted protein degradation

ABSTRACT

This invention provides pharmaceutical protein degraders and E3 ubiquitin ligase binders for therapeutic applications as described further herein.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of International Patent ApplicationNo. PCT/US2019/068045, filed in the U.S. Receiving Office on Dec. 20,2019, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.62/783,004, which was filed on Dec. 20, 2018. The entirety of each ofthese applications is hereby incorporated by reference herein for allpurposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention provides pharmaceutical Degraders and E3 ubiquitin ligasebinders (Degrons) for therapeutic applications as described furtherherein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Protein degradation is a highly regulated and essential process thatmaintains cellular homeostasis. The selective identification and removalof damaged, misfolded, or excess proteins is achieved via theubiquitin-proteasome pathway (UPP). The UPP is central to the regulationof almost all cellular processes, including antigen processing,apoptosis, biogenesis of organelles, cell cycling, DNA transcription andrepair, differentiation and development, immune response andinflammation, neural and muscular degeneration, morphogenesis of neuralnetworks, modulation of cell surface receptors, ion channels and thesecretory pathway, the response to stress and extracellular modulators,ribosome biogenesis and viral infection.

Covalent attachment of multiple ubiquitin molecules by an E3 ubiquitinligase to a terminal lysine residue marks the protein for proteasomedegradation, where the protein is digested into small peptides andeventually into its constituent amino acids that serve as buildingblocks for new proteins. Defective proteasomal degradation has beenlinked to a variety of clinical disorders including Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophies,cardiovascular disease, and cancer among others.

The drug thalidomide and its analogs lenalidomide and pomalidomide havegarnered interest as immunomodulators and antineoplastics, especially inmultiple myeloma (Kim S A et. al., “A novel cereblon modulator fortargeted protein degradation”, Eur J Med Chem. 2019, Mar. 15; 166:65-74;R. Verma et. al.,“Identification of a Cereblon-Independent ProteinDegradation Pathway in Residual Myeloma Cells Treated withImmunomodulatory Drugs” Blood (2015) 126 (23): 913. Liu Y, et al.,“Anovel effect of thalidomide and its analogs: suppression of cereblonubiquitination enhances ubiquitin ligase function” FASEB J. 2015 Dec;29(12):4829-39; Martiniani, R. et al. “Biological activity oflenalidomide and its underlying therapeutic effects in multiple myeloma”Adv Hematol, 2012, 2012:842945; and Terpos, E. et al. “Pomalidomide: anovel drug to treat relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma”Oncotargets and Therapy, 2013, 6:531). While the exact therapeuticmechanism of action of thalidomide, lenalidomide and pomalidomide isunknown, the compounds exhibit activity. Thalidomide and its analogueshave been found to bind to the ubiquitin ligase cereblon and redirectits ubiquitination activity (see Ito, T. et al. “Identification of aprimary target of thalidomide teratogenicity” Science, 2010, 327:1345).Cereblon forms part of an E3 ubiquitin ligase complex which interactswith damaged DNA binding protein 1, forming an E3 ubiquitin ligasecomplex with Cullin 4 and the E2-binding protein ROC₁ (known as RBX1)where it functions as a substrate receptor to select proteins forubiquitination. The binding of lenalidomide to cereblon facilitatessubsequent binding of cereblon to Ikaros and Aiolos, leading to theirubiquitination and degradation by the proteasome (see Lu, G. et al. “Themyeloma drug lenalidomide promotes the cereblon-dependent destruction ofIkaros proteins” Science, 2014, 343:305-309; Krönke, J. et al.“Lenalidomide causes selective degradation of IKZF1 and IKZF3 inmultiple myeloma cells” Science, 2014, 343:301-305).

The disclosure that thalidomide binds to the cereblon E3 ubiquitinligase led to research to investigate incorporating thalidomide andcertain derivatives into compounds for the targeted destruction ofproteins. Celgene has disclosed imides for similar uses, including thosein U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,045,501; 6,315,720; 6,395,754; 6,561,976; 6,561,977;6,755,784; 6,869,399; 6,908,432; 7,141,018; 7,230,012; 7,820,697;7,874,984; 7,959,566; 8,204,763; 8,315,886; 8,589,188; 8,626,531;8,673,939; 8,735,428; 8,741,929; 8,828,427; 9,056,120; 9,101,621;9,101,622, 9,587,281, 9,857,359, and 10,092,555.

Patent applications filed by C₄ Therapeutics, Inc., that describecompounds capable of binding to an E3 ubiquitin ligase and a targetprotein for degradation include: WO/2019/204354 titled “SpirocyclicCompounds”; WO/2019/191112 titled “Cereblon Binders for the Degradationof Ikaros”; WO/2019/099868 titled “Degraders snd Degrons for TargetedProtein Degradation”; WO/2018/237026 titled “N/O-Linked Degrons sndDegronimers gor Protein Degradation”; WO 2017/197051 titled“Amine-Linked C₃-Glutarimide Degronimers for Target ProteinDegradation”; WO 2017/197055 titled “Heterocyclic Degronimers for TargetProtein Degradation”; WO 2017/197036 titled “Spirocyclic Degronimers forTarget Protein Degradation”; WO 2017/197046 titled “C3-Carbon LinkedGlutarimide Degronimers for Target Protein Degradation”; and WO2017/197056 titled “Bromodomain Targeting Degronimers for Target ProteinDegradation.”

Other patent applications that describe protein degrading compoundsinclude: WO 2015/160845; WO 2016/105518; WO 2016/118666; WO 2016/149668;WO 2016/197032; WO 2016/197114; WO 2017/007612; WO 2017/011371; WO2017/011590; WO 2017/030814; WO 2017/046036; WO 2017/176708; WO2017/180417; WO 2018/053354; WO 2018/071606; WO 2018/102067; WO2018/102725; WO 2018/118598; WO 2018/119357; WO 2018/119441; WO2018/119448; WO 2018/140809; WO 2018/144649; WO 2018/119448; WO2018/226542, WO 2019/023553, WO 2019/195201, WO 2019/199816, and WO2019/099926.

It is an object of the present invention to provide new compounds,methods, compositions, and methods of manufacture that are useful todegrade selected proteins in vivo.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Compounds and their uses and manufacture are provided that causedegradation of a selected protein via the ubiquitin proteasome pathway(UPP). Degron Compounds are described of Formulas XII, XIII, XIV, XV,XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, and XXII that bind an E3 ligase(typically a cereblon subunit). Degraders are disclosed of Formulas I,II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, and XI that include a “TargetingLigand” that binds to a selected Target Protein, a “Degron” which bindsto an E3 ligase (typically via a cereblon subunit), and optionally aLinker that covalently links the Targeting Ligand to the Degron.

A Degrader provided herein or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt orits pharmaceutically acceptable composition can be used to treat adisorder which is mediated by the selected Target Protein that binds tothe Targeting Ligand. Therefore, in some embodiments a method to treat ahost with a disorder mediated by the Target Protein is provided thatincludes administering an effective amount of the Degrader or itspharmaceutically acceptable salt described herein to the host, typicallya human, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable composition.

In one embodiment, the selected Target Protein is derived from a genethat has undergone an amplification, translocation, rearrangement, acopy number variation, alteration, deletion, mutation, or inversionevent which causes or is caused by a medical disorder. In certainaspects, the selected Target Protein has been post-translationallymodified by one, or combinations, of phosphorylation, acetylation,acylation including propionylation and crotylation, N-linkedglycosylation, amidation, hydroxylation, methylation, poly-methylation,O-linked glycosylation, pyroglutamoylation, myristoylation,farnesylation, geranylation, ubiquitination, sumoylation, or sulfationwhich causes or is caused by a medical disorder. In another embodiment,the Target Protein can be covalently modified by a Targeting Ligand thathas been functionalized to create a covalent bond with the TargetProtein, and the covalent bond can be irreversible or reversible.

In one aspect, a compound of Formula I or Formula II is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

R¹ and R² are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and fluoro; each

is independently a single or double bond;

R³ is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR⁴,—N(R⁴)(R^(4′)), —SR⁴, —C(O)R⁶, —(SO)R⁶, —(SO₂)R⁶, halo, cyano, azido,nitro, and R⁵;

wherein for compounds of Formula I and Formula II at least one of R³ isselected from R⁵;

m is 1, 2, 3, or 4;

n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;

o is 1, 2, or 3;

X^(A) is CH or N, wherein if X^(A) is N then

and if X^(A) is CH then

or

X^(A) forms a carbon-carbon double bond with a neighboring carbon towhich it is attached as allowed by valence, for example

can be

wherein if X^(A) is substituted with R³, then X^(A) is CR³;

X^(B) is selected from NH and CH₂;

wherein if X^(B) is substituted with R³, then X^(B) is NR³ or CHR³;

R⁴ and R^(4′) are independently at each occurrence selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl (for example methyl, ethyl,cyclopropyl, or C₁-C₃alkyl), C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl,C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —(CO)R⁶, —(CS)R⁶,—(C═NH)R⁶, —(SO)R⁶, and —(SO₂)R⁶;

each R⁵ is independently selected from—Linker-Targeting Ligandand—(Linker)^(B);

R⁶ is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl,hydroxyl, C₁-C₆alkoxy, thio, C₁-C₆thioalkyl, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₆alkyl,C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle, aryl, or heteroaryl), and—N(independently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle, aryl, orheteroaryl)₂;

Linker is a bivalent chemical group that connects the atom to which R⁵is attached to a Targeting Ligand; and

-(Linker)^(B) is group covalently attached to at least one Degron and isnot attached to a Targeting Ligand.

In one embodiment, Linker is a bivalent chemical group that attaches aDegron to a Targeting Ligand.

In one embodiment, Linker is selected from

wherein

X¹ and X² are independently selected from the group consisting of bond,NR⁴, CH², CHR⁴, C(R⁴)₂, O, and S;

R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of bond, alkyl, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—,—OC(O)—, —C(O)alkyl,—C(O)oalkyl, —C(S)—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—,—N(alkyl)C(O)—, —C(O)N(alkyl)—, —O—, —S—, —NH—, —N(alkyl)—,—CH(—O—R²⁶)—, —CH(—NR⁴R^(4′))—, —C(—O—R²⁶)alkyl-, —C(—NR⁴R^(4′))alkyl-,—C(R⁴⁰R⁴⁰—, -alkyl(R²⁷)-alkyl(R²⁸)—, —C(R²⁷R²⁸)—, —P(O)(OR²⁶)O—,—P(O)(OR²⁶)—, —NR⁴C(O)NR^(4′)—, alkene, haloalkyl, alkoxy,alkyneheteroarylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycle, aliphatic,heteroaliphatic, heteroaryl, lactic acid, glycolic acid, carbocycle,-(ethylene glycol)₁₋₆-, -(lactic-co-glycolic acid)₁₋₆-, -(propyleneglycol)₁₋₆-, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—,—O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, —S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—,—S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, and —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—; wherein the 1-6 can beindependently 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; wherein the 1-12 can be independently1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12; and wherein one or more of theCH₂ or NH groups can be modified by substitution of a H for a methyl,ethyl, cyclopropyl, F (if on carbon), etc, as described herein, andoptionally, a heteroatom, heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl orcycloaliphatic group is interspersed in the chain.

Certain non-limiting examples include —O—CH(CH₃)—CH(CH₃)CH—O—,—O—CH₂—CH(CH₃)CH—O—, or —O—CH(CH₃)—CH₂CH—O—, etc.,

each of which R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ is optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from R¹⁰¹ or alternatively asdescribed in the Definitions section;

R¹⁰¹ is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, haloalkyl, alkoxy,hydroxyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, CN, —COOalkyl, COOH, NO₂, F,Cl, Br, I, CF₃, NH₂, NHalkyl, N(alkyl)₂, aliphatic, and heteroaliphatic;

R²⁶ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, silane,arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, alkene, alkyne, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclic, aliphatic and heteroaliphatic;

R²⁷ and R²⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, alkyl, and amine; or together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached, form C(O), C(S), C═CH₂, a C₃-C₆ spirocarbocycle, or a4-, 5-, or 6-membered spiroheterocycle comprising 1 or 2 heteroatomsselected from N and O, or form a 1 or 2 carbon bridged ring; and

R⁴⁰ is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, halogen, hydroxyl,alkoxy, azide, amino, cyano, —NH(aliphatic, including alkyl),—N(aliphatic, including alkyl)₂, —NHSO₂(aliphatic, including alkyl),—N(aliphatic, including alkyl)SO₂alkyl, —NHSO₂(aryl, heteroaryl orheterocyclic), —N(alkyl)SO₂(aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclic)—NHSO₂alkenyl, —N(alkyl)SO₂alkenyl, —NHSO₂alkynyl, —N(alkyl)SO₂alkynyl,haloalkyl, aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroalkyl,heterocyclic, and carbocyclic.

-(Linker)^(B) is group covalently attached to at least one Degron and isnot attached to a Targeting Ligand.

In one embodiment, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from

wherein

X²² is X^(22a) or X^(22b);

X^(22a) is selected from the group consisting of halo, —NH₂, —NHR⁴,—N(R⁴)₂, hydroxyl, thiol, —B(OH)₂, —Sn(R⁶)₃, —Si(R⁶)₃, —OS(O)₂alkyl,—OS(O)₂haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, ethynyl, ethenyl, —C(O)H,—NR⁴C(O)alkene, —NR⁴C(O)alkyne, cyano, OC(O)alkyl, heterocycle and—C(O)OH; and

X^(22b) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, and carbocyclic; and wherein allother variables are defined above.

Targeting Ligand is a molecule that binds to a Target Protein, whereinthe Target Protein is a mediator of a disease in a host.

In one embodiment, Targeting Ligand is a small molecule that binds to aTargeted Protein.

In one embodiment, the Targeted Protein is a mediator of abnormalcellular proliferation in a host in need of such therapy.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula III is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition; wherein:

Y¹ is CH, N, or CR³;

R⁸ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl (for example methyl, ethyl, cyclopropyl, orC₁-C₃alkyl), or R⁵;

wherein for compounds of Formula III if R⁸ is not R⁵, then at least oneof R³ is selected from R⁵; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula IV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein for compounds of Formula IV at least one of R³ is R⁵; and

all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula V is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein for compounds of Formula V at least one of R³ is R⁵;

p is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula VI or Formula VII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein if R⁸ is not R⁵, then at least one of R³ is R⁵;

q is 1 or 2; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula VIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein for compounds of Formula VIII at least one of R³ is R⁵;

R⁹ and R^(9′) are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl (for example methyl, ethyl, cyclopropyl, orC₁-C₃alkyl), and C₁-C₃ haloalkyl;

or R⁹ and R^(9′) may be brought together with the carbon to which theyare attached to form a cyclopropyl ring; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment R^(9′) is hydrogen.

In one embodiment, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl is a C₁-C₃alkyl group substitutedwith 1, 2, or 3 F atoms.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula IX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein for compounds of Formula IX at least one of R³ is R⁵; and allother variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula X or Formula XI is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein for compounds of Formula X or Formula XI at least one of R³ isR⁵; and

all other variables are defined as above.

The structure of the Degrader is typically selected such that it issufficiently stable to sustain a shelf life of at least two, three,four, or five months under ambient conditions. To accomplish this, eachof the R groups described herein must be sufficiently stable to sustainthe corresponding desired shelf life of at least two, three, four, orfive months under ambient conditions.

One of ordinary skill in the art is well aware of the stability ofchemical moieties and can avoid those that are not stable or are tooreactive under appropriate conditions.

The Degrader (Degron, Linker and Targeting Ligand), including any of the“R” groups defined herein, may be optionally substituted as describedbelow in Section I. Definitions, if desired to achieve the targeteffect, results in a stable R moiety and final compound that makeschemical sense to one of ordinary skill in the art, and if a finalcompound for therapy, is pharmaceutically acceptable. Also, all Rgroups, with or without optional substituents, should be interpreted ina manner that does not include redundancy (i.e., as known in the art,alkyl substituted with alkyl is redundant; however, for example, alkoxysubstituted with alkoxy is not redundant). In one aspect, Degraders ofFormula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V,

Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, andFormula XI are bifunctional compounds with an E3 Ubiquitin Ligasetargeting moiety (Degron) linked to a protein Targeting Ligand(described in more detail below), which function to recruit a TargetProtein, typically via a cereblon-containing E3 Ubiquitin Ligase fordegradation. One non-limiting example of a disorder treatable by suchcompounds is abnormal cellular proliferation, such as a tumor or cancer,wherein the Target Protein is an oncogenic protein or a signalingmediator of an abnormal cellular proliferative pathway and itsdegradation decreases abnormal cell growth.

Based on this discovery, compounds and methods are presented for thetreatment of a patient with a disorder mediated by a protein that istargeted for selective degradation that includes administering aneffective amount of one or a combination of the Degraders of Formula I,Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, or Formula XI described herein to apatient (typically a human) in need thereof, optionally in apharmaceutically acceptable carrier (composition).

In certain embodiments, the disorder is selected from a benign growth,neoplasm, tumor, cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, immunedisorder, inflammatory disorder, graft-versus-host rejection, viralinfection, bacterial infection, an amyloid-based proteinopathy, aproteinopathy, or fibrotic disorder. In a typical embodiment, thepatient is a human.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides Degrons thereof whichare covalently linked to a Targeting Ligand through a Linkers which canbe of varying length and functionality. In one embodiment the resultingDegron-Linker-Targeting Ligand compound is used to treat a disorderdescribed herein. In one embodiment, the Degron is linked directly tothe Targeting Ligand (i.e., the Linker is a bond).

In certain embodiments, the Linker can be any chemically stable groupthat attaches the Degron to the Targeting Ligand. The Linker can be anyof the linkers described in Section IV (Linkers). In a typicalembodiment, the Linker has a chain of 2 to 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20or more carbon atoms of which one or more carbon atoms can be replacedby a heteroatom such as O, N, S, or P, as long as the resulting moleculehas a stable shelf life for at least two months, three months, sixmonths, or one year as part of a pharmaceutically acceptable dosageform, and itself is pharmaceutically acceptable.

In certain embodiments, the chain has 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, or 14 contiguous atoms in the chain. For example, the chain mayinclude 1 or more ethylene glycol units, and in some embodiments, mayhave at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more contiguous,partially contiguous, or non-contiguous ethylene glycol units in theLinker. In certain embodiments, the chain has at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, or 8 branches which can be independently alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, alkenyl, or alkynyl substituents, which in one embodiment,each branch has 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, or 1 carbon.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a protein that is not druggablein the classic sense in that it does not have a binding pocket or anactive site that can be inhibited or otherwise bound and cannot beeasily allosterically controlled. In another embodiment, the TargetProtein is a protein that is druggable in the classic sense. Examples ofTarget Proteins are provided below.

In another embodiment, a Degron as described herein can be used alone(i.e., not as part of a Degrader) as an in vivo binder of cereblon,which can be administered to a host, for example, a human, in needthereof, in an effective amount, optionally as a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, and optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptablecomposition, for any therapeutic indication which can be treated bymodulating the function or activity of the cereblon-containing E3Ubiquitin Ligase Protein Complex, including but not limited to usesknown for the cereblon binders thalidomide, pomalidomide, andlenalidomide.

In certain embodiments, the Degron as described herein can activate,decrease, or change the natural activity of cereblon. Non-limitingexamples of uses for cereblon binders are for treating multiple myeloma,a hematological disorder such as myelodysplastic syndrome, cancer,tumors, abnormal cellular proliferation, HIV/AIDS, Crohn's disease,sarcoidosis, graft-versus-host disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Behcet'sdisease, tuberculosis, and myelofibrosis.

Thus in one aspect, a compound of Formula XII or XIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

R^(3a) is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl,C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR⁴,—N(R⁴)(R^(4′)), —SR⁴, —C(O)R⁶, —(SO)R⁶, —(SO₂)R⁶, halo, cyano, azido,and nitro;

X^(1a) is CH or N. wherein if X^(1a) is N then

and if X^(1a) is CH then

or

X^(1a) forms a carbon-carbon double bond with a neighboring carbon towhich it is attached as allowed by valence, for example

can be

wherein if X^(1a) is substituted with R^(3a), then X^(1a) is CR^(3a);

X²a is CH₂ or NH;

wherein if X²a is substituted with R^(3a), then X^(2a) is NR^(3a) orCHR^(3a); and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XIV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

Y^(1a) is N, CH, or CR^(3a);

R^(8a) is hydrogen or C₁-C₆alkyl (for example methyl, ethyl,cyclopropyl, or C₁-C₃alkyl); and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition; wherein all variables are defined asabove.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XVI is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XVII or XVIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XIX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

X^(1b) is CH or N, wherein if X^(1b) is N then

and if X^(1b) is CH then

or

X^(1b) forms a carbon-carbon double bond with a neighboring carbon towhich it is attached as allowed by valence, for example

can be

wherein if X^(1b) is substituted with lea, then X^(1b) is CR^(3a);

X^(2b) is NH or CH₂;

wherein if X^(2b) is substituted with lea, then X^(2b) is NR^(3a) orCHR^(3a);

wherein if X^(1b) is N, then X^(2b) cannot be CH₂; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XXI or XXII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition; wherein

X^(1c) is CH or N, wherein if X^(1c) is N then

and if X^(1c) is CH then

or

X^(1c) forms a carbon-carbon double bond with a neighboring carbon towhich it is attached as allowed by valence, for example

can be

wherein if X^(1c) is substituted with R^(3a), then X^(1c) is CR^(3a);

X² is NH or CH₂;

wherein if X^(2c) is substituted with R^(3a), then X^(2c) is NR^(3a) orCHR^(3a);

wherein if X^(1c) is N, then X^(2c) cannot be NH or NR^(3a); and

all other variables are defined as above.

The compounds of Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV,Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX,Formula XXI, and Formula XXII do not include a Targeting Ligand.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula XII, Formula XIII,Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII can activate,decrease, or change the natural activity of cereblon.

These compounds of Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV,Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX,Formula XXI, and Formula XXII are useful as therapeutic agents whenadministered in an effective amount to a host, typically a human, forthe treatment of a medical disorder that can be treated withthalidomide, pomalidomide, or lenalidomide, and/or including, but notlimited to, abnormal cell proliferation, including a tumor or cancer, ora myelo- or lymphoproliferative disorder such as B- or T-cell lymphomas,multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrichsyndrome, or a post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder; an immunedisorder, including autoimmune disorders such as Addison disease, Celiacdisease, dermatomyositis, Graves disease, thyroiditis, multiplesclerosis, pernicious anemia, reactive arthritis, lupus, or type Idiabetes; a disease of cardiologic malfunction includinghypercholesterolemia; an infectious disease including viral or bacterialinfections; and inflammatory conditions including asthma, chronic pepticulcers, tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis, ulcerativecolitis, Crohn's disease, or hepatitis.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides theadministration of an effective amount of a compound of Formula I,Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, FormulaXIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, and Formula XXII to treat apatient, for example, a human, having an infectious disease, wherein thetherapy targets a Target Protein of the infectious agent or a TargetProtein of the host (Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV,Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X,and Formula XI), or acts via binding to cereblon or its E3 UbiquitinLigase (Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, andFormula XXII), or acts through an independent mechanism, optionally incombination with another bioactive agent.

The disease state or condition may be caused by a microbial agent orother exogenous agent such as a virus (as non-limiting examples, HIV,HBV, HCV, HSV, HPV, RSV, CMV, Ebola, Flavivirus, Pestivirus, Rotavirus,Influenza, Coronavirus, EBV, viral pneumonia, drug-resistant viruses,Bird Flu, RNA virus, DNA virus, adenovirus, poxvirus, Picornavirus,Togavirus, Orthomyxovirus, Retrovirus, or Hepadnovirus), bacteria(including but not limited to Gram-negative, Gram-positive, Atypical,Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. Coli, Salmonella, Helicobacter pylori,meningitis, gonorrhea, Chlamydiaceae, Mycoplasmataceae, etc.), fungus,protozoa, helminth, worm, prion, parasite, or other microbe.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I, Formula II, FormulaIII, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, FormulaXIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX,Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII has at least one desiredisotopic substitution of an atom, at an amount above the naturalabundance of the isotope, i. e., enriched.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, FormulaIX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV,Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX,Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII includes a deuterium ormultiple deuterium atoms.

Compounds of the present invention may offer important clinical benefitsto patients, in particular for the treatment of the disease states andconditions modulated by the proteins of interest.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this application belongs. In the specification,singular forms also include the plural unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Although methods and materials similar or equivalentto those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of thepresent application, suitable methods and materials are described below.All publications, patent applications, patents, and other referencesmentioned herein are incorporated by reference. The references citedherein are not admitted to be prior art to the claimed application. Inthe case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions,will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples areillustrative only and are not intended to be limiting.

Other features and advantages of the present application will beapparent from the following detailed description and claims.

The present invention therefore includes at least the followingfeatures:

-   -   (a) A degrader of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, or Formula XI as described herein, or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative (including        a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof;    -   (b) A Degron of Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula        XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX,        Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII as described herein, or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative, or        prodrug thereof;    -   (c) A Degrader of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, or Formula XI or a pharmaceutically acceptable        salt, isotopic derivative (including a deuterated derivative),        or prodrug thereof for the treatment of a disorder that is        mediated by a Target Protein, wherein the compound includes a        Targeting Ligand for the Target Protein, and wherein the Degron        is optionally linked to the Targeting Ligand through a Linker;    -   (d) Use of a Degrader of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, or Formula XI in an effective amount in        the treatment of a patient, typically a human, with any of the        disorders described herein mediated by a Target Protein,        including abnormal cellular proliferation such as a tumor or        cancer, an immune or autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, a        cardiologic disorder, an infectious disease, or other disorder        that response to such treatment;    -   (e) Use of a Degron of Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV,        Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula        XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII in an effective        amount in the treatment of a patient, typically a human, with a        disorder that response to such treatment, including by        decreasing the cereblon-based ubiquitination of a protein, such        as for example, abnormal cellular proliferation such as a tumor        or cancer, an immune or autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, a        cardiologic disorder, an infectious disease, or other disorder        that responds to such treatment;    -   (f) Use of a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,        Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula        XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative        (including a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof in the        manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a medical        disorder, as further described herein;    -   (g) A method for manufacturing a medicament intended for the        therapeutic treatment of a disorder in a host characterized in        that a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII is used in        the manufacture;    -   (h) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative (including        a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof that are useful in        the treatment of an abnormal cellular proliferation such as        cancer in a host, including any of the cancers described herein;    -   (i) Use of a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,        Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula        XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative        (including a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof in the        manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of an abnormal        cellular proliferation such as cancer, including any of the        cancers described herein;    -   (j) A method for manufacturing a medicament intended for the        therapeutic use of treating an abnormal cellular proliferation        such as cancer, including any of the cancers in a host described        herein, characterized in that a compound of Formula I, Formula        II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,        Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII,        Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula        XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or        Formula XXII is used in the manufacture;    -   (k) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative (including        a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof that is useful in        the treatment of a tumor in a host, including any of the tumors        described herein;    -   (l) Use of a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,        Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula        XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative        (including a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof that is        useful in the treatment of a tumor in a host, including any of        the tumors described herein;    -   (m) A method of manufacturing a medicament intended for the        therapeutic treatment of a tumor in a host, including any of the        tumors described herein, characterized in that a compound of        Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V,        Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X,        Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV,        Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula        XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII is used in the manufacture;    -   (n) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative (including        a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof in the manufacture        of a medicament for the treatment of an immune, autoimmune, or        inflammatory disorder in a host;    -   (o) Use of a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,        Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula        XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative, or        prodrug thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the        treatment of an immune, autoimmune, or inflammatory disorder in        a host;    -   (p) A method for manufacturing a medicament intended for the        therapeutic treatment of an immune, autoimmune, or inflammatory        disorder in a host, characterized in that a compound of Formula        I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI,        Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI,        Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,        Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula        XXI, or Formula XXII is used in the manufacture;    -   (q) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative, or        prodrug thereof that is useful in the treatment of an infection,        including a viral infection in a host, for example HIV, HBV,        HCV, and RSV;    -   (r) Use of a compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III,        Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,        Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,        Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula        XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII or        a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic derivative        (including a deuterated derivative), or prodrug thereof in the        manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of an infection,        including a viral infection in a host, for example HIV, HBV,        HCV, and RSV;    -   (s) A method for manufacturing a medicament intended for the        therapeutic treatment of an infection, including a viral        infection in a host for example HIV, HBV, HCV, and RSV,        characterized in that a compound of Formula I, Formula II,        Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,        Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII,        Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula        XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or        Formula XXII is used in the manufacture;    -   (t) A pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective        host-treating amount of a compound of Formula I, Formula II,        Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,        Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII,        Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula        XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or        Formula XXII or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isotopic        derivative, or prodrug thereof with a pharmaceutically        acceptable carrier or diluent;    -   (u) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII as        described herein as a mixture of enantiomers or diastereomers        (as relevant), including as a racemate;    -   (v) A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula        IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula        IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula        XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,        Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII as        described herein in enantiomerically or diastereomerically (as        relevant) enriched form, including an isolated enantiomer or        diastereomer (i.e., greater than 85, 90, 95, 97, or 99% pure);        and    -   (w) A process for the preparation of therapeutic products that        contain an effective amount of a compound of Formula I, Formula        II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII,        Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII,        Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula        XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or        Formula XXII.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1A-1C present examples of Retenoid X Receptor (RXR) TargetingLigands wherein

R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1D-1F present examples of general Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 1G presents examples of Bacillus anthracis Dihydrofolate reductase(BaDHFR) Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 1H-1J present examples of Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1K-1Q present examples of General Kinase and Phosphatase TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1R-1S present examples of Tyrosine Kinase Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1T presents examples of Aurora Kinase Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1U presents examples of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1V presents examples of ALK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1W presents examples of ABL Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1X presents examples of JAK2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1Y-1Z present examples of MET Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1AA presents examples of mTORC₁ and/or mTORC₂ Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1BB-1CC present examples of Mast/stem cell growth factor receptor(SCFR), also known as c-KIT receptor, Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1DD presents examples of IGF1R and/or IR Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1EE-1FF present examples of HDM2 and/or MDM2 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1GG-1MM present examples of BET Bromodomain-Containing ProteinTargeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 1NN presents examples of HDAC Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1OO presents examples of RAF Receptor Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1PP presents examples of FKBP Receptor Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1QQ-1TT present examples of Androgen Receptor Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1UU presents examples of Estrogen Receptor Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1VV-1WW present examples of Thyroid Hormone Receptor TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1XX presents examples of HIV Protease Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1YY presents examples of HIV Integrase Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1ZZ presents examples of HCV Protease Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1AAA presents examples of AP1 and/or AP2 Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1BBB-1CCC present examples of MCL-1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1DDD presents examples of IDH1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. IEEE-1FFF present examples of RAS or RASK Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1GGG presents examples of MERTK or MER Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the linker is attached.

FIG. 1HHH-1III present examples of EGFR Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1JJJ-1KKK present examples of FLT3 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 1LLL presents examples of SMRCA2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2A presents examples of the kinase inhibitor Targeting LigandsU09-CX-5279 (derivatized) wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2B-2C present examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligands,including the kinase inhibitor compounds Y1W and Y1X (derivatized)wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the kinase inhibitors identified inMillan et al. “Design and Synthesis of Inhaled P38 Inhibitors for theTreatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” J. Med. Chem., 54:7797 (2011).

FIG. 2D presents examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligands,including the kinase inhibitor compounds 6TP and 0TP (derivatized)wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the kinase inhibitors identified inSchenkel et al. “Discovery of Potent and Highly Selective ThienopyridineJanus Kinase 2 Inhibitors” J. Med. Chem., 54 (24): 8440-8450 (2011).

FIG. 2E presents examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligands,including the kinase inhibitor compound 07U wherein R is the point atwhich the Linker is attached. For additional examples and relatedligands, see, the kinase inhibitors identified in Van Eis et al. “26-Naphthyridines as potent and selective inhibitors of the novel proteinkinase C isozymes” Biorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 21(24): 7367-72 (2011).

FIG. 2F presents examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligands,including the kinase inhibitor compound YCF, wherein R is the point atwhich the Linker is attached. For additional examples and relatedligands, see, the kinase inhibitors identified in Lountos et al.“Structural Characterization of Inhibitor Complexes with CheckpointKinase 2 (Chk2) a Drug Target for Cancer Therapy” J Struct. Biol., 176:292 (2011).

FIG. 2G-2H present examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligands,including the kinase inhibitors XK9 and NXP (derivatized) wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the kinase inhibitors identified in Lountos et al.“Structural Characterization of Inhibitor Complexes with CheckpointKinase 2 (Chk2) a Drug Target for Cancer Therapy” I Struct. Biol., 176:292 (2011).

FIG. 2I-2J present examples of kinase inhibitor Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker r is attached.

FIG. 2K-2M present examples of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 9 (CDK9)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Baumli etal. “The structure of P-TEFb (CDK9/cyclin T1) its complex withflavopiridol and regulation by phosphorylation.” Embo J., 27: 1907-1918(2008); Bettayeb et al. “CDK Inhibitors Roscovitine and CR8 TriggerMcl-1 Down-Regulation and Apoptotic Cell Death in Neuroblastoma Cells.”Genes Cancer, 1: 369-380 (2010); Baumli et al. “Halogen bonds form thebasis for selective P-TEFb inhibition by DRB.” Chem.Biol. 17: 931-936(2010); Hole et al. “Comparative Structural and Functional Studies of4-(Thiazol-5-Y1)-2-(Phenylamino)Pyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile Cdk9Inhibitors Suggest the Basis for Isotype Selectivity.” J.Med.Chem. 56:660 (2013); Lucking et al. “Identification of the potent and highlyselective PTEFb inhibitor BAY 1251152 for the treatment of cancer—Fromp.o. to i.v. application via scaffold hops.” Lucking et al. U. AACRAnnual Meeting, April 1-5, 2017 Washington, D.C. USA.

FIG. 2N-2P present examples of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Lu H.;Schulze-Gahmen U.; “Toward understanding the structural basis ofcyclin-dependent kinase 6 specific inhibition.” J. Med. Chem., 49:3826-3831 (2006); 4-(Pyrazol-4-yl)-pyrimidines as selective inhibitorsof cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6. Cho et al. (2010) J.Med.Chem. 53:7938-7957; Cho Y. S. et al. “Fragment-Based Discovery of7-Azabenzimidazoles as Potent Highly Selective and Orally Active CDK4/6Inhibitors.” ACS Med Chem Lett 3: 445-449 (2012); Li Z. et al.“Discovery of AMG 925 a FLT3 and CDK4 dual kinase inhibitor withpreferential affinity for the activated state of FLT3.” J. Med. Chem.57: 3430-3449 (2014); Chen P. et al. “Spectrum and Degree of CDK DrugInteractions Predicts Clinical Performance.” Mol. Cancer Ther. 15:2273-2281 (2016).

FIG. 2Q presents examples of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 12 and/or CyclinDependent Kinase 13 Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached. For additional examples and related ligands,see, Zhang T. et al. “Covalent Targeting of Remote Cysteine Residues toDevelop Cdk12 and Cdk13 Inhibitors.” Nat. Chem. Biol. 12: 876 (2016).

FIG. 2R-2S present examples of Glucocorticoid Receptor Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2T-2U present examples of RasG12C Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2V presents examples of Her3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached and R′ is

FIG. 2W presents examples of Bcl-2 or Bcl-XL Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2X-2NN present examples of BCL2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Toure B. B. et al. “The role of the acidity ofN-heteroaryl sulfonamides as inhibitors of bcl-2 family protein-proteininteractions.” ACS Med Chem Lett, 4: 186-190 (2013); Porter J. e.t al.“Tetrahydroisoquinoline Amide Substituted Phenyl Pyrazoles as SelectiveBcl-2 Inhibitors” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 19: 230 (2009); Souers A. J.et al. “ABT-199 a potent and selective BCL-2 inhibitor achievesantitumor activity while sparing platelets.” Nature Med. 19: 202-208(2013); Angelo Aguilar et al. “A Potent and Highly EfficaciousBcl-2/Bcl-xL Inhibitor” J Med Chem. 56(7): 3048-3067 (2013); LongchuanBai et al. “BM-1197: A Novel and Specific Bcl-2/Bcl-xL InhibitorInducing Complete and Long-Lasting Tumor Regression In Vivo” PLoS ONE9(6): e99404; Fariba Ne'mati1 et al. “Targeting Bc1-2/Bc1-XL InducesAntitumor Activity in Uveal Melanoma Patient-Derived Xenografts” PLoSONE 9(1): e80836; WO2015011396 titled “Novel derivatives of indole andpyrrole method for the production thereof and pharmaceuticalcompositions containing same”; WO2008060569A1 titled “Compounds andmethods for inhibiting the interaction of Bcl proteins with bindingpartners”; “Inhibitors of the anti-apoptotic Bc1-2 proteins: a patentreview” Expert Opin. Ther. Patents 22(1):2008 (2012); and, Porter et al.“Tetrahydroisoquinoline amide substituted phenyl pyrazoles as selectiveBcl-2 inhibitors” Bioorg Med Chem Lett., 19(1):230-3 (2009).

FIG. 2OO-2UU present examples of BCL-XL Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Zhi-Fu Tao et al. “Discovery of a Potent andSelective BCL-XL Inhibitor with in Vivo Activity” ACS Med. Chem. Lett.,5: 1088-1093 (2014); Joel D. Leverson et al. “Exploiting selective BCL-2family inhibitors to dissect cell survival dependencies and defineimproved strategies for cancer therapy” Science Translational Medicine,7:279ra40 (2015); and, the crystal structure PDB 3ZK6 (Guillaume Lesseneet al. “Structure-guided design of a selective BCL-XL inhibitor” NatureChemical Biology 9: 390-397 (2013))

FIG. 2VV presents examples of PPAR-gamma Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2WW-2YY present examples of EGFR Targeting Ligands that target theEGFR L858R mutant, including erlotinib, gefitnib, afatinib, neratinib,and dacomitinib, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2ZZ-2FFF present examples of EGFR Targeting Ligands that target theEGFR T790M mutant, including osimertinib, rociletinib, olmutinib,naquotinib, nazartinib, PF-06747775, Icotinib, Neratinib Avitinib,Tarloxotinib, PF-0645998, Tesevatinib, Transtinib, WZ-3146, WZ8040, andCNX-2006, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2GGG presents examples of EGFR Targeting Ligands that target theEGFR C₇₉₇S mutant, including EAI045, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 2HHH presents examples of BCR-ABL Targeting Ligands that target theBCR-ABL T315I mutantm including Nilotinib and Dasatinib, wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. See for example, the crystalstructure PDB 3CS9.

FIG. 2III presents examples of Targeting Ligands that target BCR-ABL,including Nilotinib, Dasatinib Ponatinib and Bosutinib, wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2JJJ-2KKK present examples of ALK Targeting Ligands that target theALK L1196M mutant including Ceritinib, wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached. See for example, the crystal structure PDB 4MKC.

FIG. 2LLL presents examples of JAK2 Targeting Ligands that target theJAK2V617F mutant, including Ruxolitinib, wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached.

FIG. 2MMM presents examples of BRAF Targeting Ligands that target theBRAF V600E mutant including Vemurafenib, wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached. For additional examples and related ligands,see, the crystal structure PBD 30G7.

FIG. 2NNN presents examples of BRAF Targeting Ligands, includingDabrafenib, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2OOO presents examples of LRRK2 Targeting Ligands that target theLRRK2 R1441C mutant wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2PPP presents examples of LRRK2 Targeting Ligands that target theLRRK2 G2019S mutant wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2QQQ presents examples of LRRK2 Targeting Ligands that target theLRRK2I2020T mutant wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2RRR-2TTT present examples of PDGFRα Targeting Ligands that targetthe PDGFRα T674I mutant, including AG-1478, CHEMBL94431, Dovitinib,erlotinib, gefitinib, imatinib, Janex 1, Pazopanib, PD153035, Sorafenib,Sunitinib, and WHI-P180, wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2UUU presents examples of RET Targeting Ligands that target the RETG691S mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 2VVV presents examples of RET Targeting Ligands that target the RETR749T mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached. FIG. 2WWW presents examples of RET Targeting Ligandsthat target the RET E762Q mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2XXX presents examples of RET Targeting Ligands that target the RETY791F mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 2YYY presents examples of RET Targeting Ligands that target the RETV804M mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 2ZZZ presents examples of RET Targeting Ligands that target the RETM918T mutant, including tozasertib, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 2AAAA presents examples of Fatty Acid Binding Protein TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2BBBB presents examples of 5-Lipoxygenase Activating Protein (FLAP)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 2CCCC presents examples of Kringle Domain V 4BVV Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2DDDD presents examples of Lactoylglutathione Lyase TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2EEEE-2FFFF present examples of mPGES-1 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2GGGG-2JJJJ present examples of Factor Xa Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Maignan S. et al. “Crystal structures of humanfactor Xa complexed with potent inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 43: 3226-3232(2000); Matsusue T. et al. “Factor Xa Specific Inhibitor that Inducesthe Novel Binding Model in Complex with Human Fxa.” (to be published);the crystal structures PDB liqh, liqi, liqk, and liqm; Adler M. et al.“Crystal Structures of Two Potent Nonamidine Inhibitors Bound to FactorXa.” Biochemistry 41: 15514-15523 (2002); Roehrig S. et al. “Discoveryof the Novel Antithrombotic Agent5-Chloro-N-({(5S)-2-Oxo-3-[4-(3-Oxomorpholin-4-Yl)Phenyl]-13-Oxazolidin-5-Yl}Methyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxamide (Bay 59-7939): An OralDirect Factor Xa Inhibitor.” J. Med. Chem. 48: 5900 (2005); Anselm L. etal. “Discovery of a Factor Xa Inhibitor (3R 4R)-1-(22-Difluoro-Ethyl)-Pyrrolidine-3 4-Dicarboxylic Acid3-[(5-Chloro-Pyridin-2-Y1)-Amide]4-{[2-Fluoro-4-(2—Oxo-2H-Pyridin-1-Y1)-Phenyl]-Amide} as a ClinicalCandidate.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. 20: 5313 (2010); and, Pinto D. J. et al.“Discovery of1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-7-oxo-6-(4-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)phenyl)-4 5 67-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[3 4-c]pyridine-3-carboxamide (ApixabanBMS-562247) a Highly Potent Selective Efficacious and OrallyBioavailable Inhibitor of Blood Coagulation Factor Xa.” J. Med. Chem.50: 5339-5356 (2007).

FIG. 2KKKK presents examples of Kallikrein 7 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Maibaum J. et al. “Small-molecule factor Dinhibitors targeting the alternative complement pathway.” Nat. Chem.Biol. 12: 1105-1110 (2016).

FIG. 2LLLL-2MMMM present examples of Cathepsin K Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, Rankovic Z. et al. “Design andoptimization of a series of novel 2-cyano-pyrimidines as cathepsin Kinhibitors” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 1524-1527 (2010); and, Cai J.et al. “Trifluoromethylphenyl as P2 for ketoamide-based cathepsin Sinhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 6890-6894 (2010).

FIG. 2NNNN presents examples of Cathepsin L Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Kuhn B. et al. “Prospective Evaluation of FreeEnergy Calculations for the Prioritization of Cathepsin L Inhibitors.”J. Med. Chem. 60: 2485-2497 (2017).

FIG. 2OOOO presents examples of Cathepsin S Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Jadhav P. K. et al. “Discovery of Cathepsin SInhibitor LY3000328 for the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm” ACSMed. Chem. Lett. 5: 1138-1142.” (2014).

FIG. 2PPPP-2SSSS present examples of MTH1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Kettle J. G. et al. “Potent and SelectiveInhibitors of Mthl Probe its Role in Cancer Cell Survival.” J. Med.Chem. 59: 2346 (2016); Huber K. V. M. et al. “Stereospecific Targetingof Mthl by (S)-Crizotinib as an Anticancer Strategy.” Nature 508: 222(2014); Gad H. et al. “MTH1 inhibition eradicates cancer by preventingsanitation of the dNTP pool.” Nature 508: 215-221 (2014); Nissink J. W.M. et al. “Mthl Substrate Recognition—an Example of SpecificPromiscuity.” Plos One 11: 51154 (2016); and, Manuel Ellermann et al.“Novel class of potent and selective inhibitors efface MTH1 asbroad-spectrum cancer target.” AACR National Meeting Abstract 5226,2017.

FIG. 2TTTT-2ZZZZ present examples of MDM2 and/or MDM4 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, Popowicz G. M. et al. “Structures oflow molecular weight inhibitors bound to MDMX and MDM2 reveal newapproaches for p53-MDMX/MDM2 antagonist drug discovery.” Cell Cycle, 9(2010); Miyazaki M. et al. “Synthesis and evaluation of novel orallyactive p53-MDM2 interaction inhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. 21:4319-4331 (2013); Miyazaki M. et al. “Discovery of DS-5272 as apromising candidate: A potent and orally active p53-MDM2 interactioninhibitor.” Bioorg Med Chem. 23: 2360-7 (2015); Holzer P. et al.“Discovery of a Dihydroisoquinolinone Derivative (NVP-CGM097): A HighlyPotent and Selective MDM2 Inhibitor Undergoing Phase 1 Clinical Trialsin p53wt Tumors.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 6348-6358 (2015); Gonzalez-Lopez deTuriso F. et al. “Rational Design and Binding Mode Duality of MDM2-p53Inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 4053-4070 (2013); Gessier F. et al.“Discovery of dihydroisoquinolinone derivatives as novel inhibitors ofthe p53-MDM2 interaction with a distinct binding mode.” Bioorg. Med.Chem. Lett. 25: 3621-3625 (2015); Fry D. C. et al. “Deconstruction of anutlin: dissecting the binding determinants of a potent protein-proteininteraction inhibitor.” ACS Med Chem Lett 4: 660-665 (2013); Ding Q. etal. “Discovery of RG7388 a Potent and Selective p53-MDM2 Inhibitor inClinical Development.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 5979-5983 (2013); Wang S. etal. “SAR405838: an optimized inhibitor of MDM2-p53 interaction thatinduces complete and durable tumor regression.” Cancer Res. 74:5855-5865 (2014); Rew Y. et al. “Discovery of AM-7209 a Potent andSelective 4-Amidobenzoic Acid Inhibitor of the MDM2-p53 Interaction.” J.Med. Chem. 57: 10499-10511 (2014); Bogen S. L. et al. “Discovery ofNovel 3 3-Disubstituted Piperidines as Orally Bioavailable Potent andEfficacious HDM2-p53 Inhibitors.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 324-329(2016); and, Sun D. et al. “Discovery of AMG 232 a Potent Selective andOrally Bioavailable MDM2-p53 Inhibitor in Clinical Development.” J. Med.Chem. 57: 1454-1472 (2014).

FIG. 2AAAAA-2EEEEE present examples of PARP1, PARP2, and/or PARP3Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Iwashita A.et al. “Discovery of quinazolinone and quinoxaline derivatives as potentand selective poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1/2 inhibitors.” Febs Lett.579: 1389-1393 (2005); the crystal structure PDB 2RCW (PARP complexedwith A861695, Park C. H.); the crystal structure PDB 2RD6 (PARPcomplexed with A861696, Park C. H.); the crystal structure PDB 3GN7;Miyashiro J. et al. “Synthesis and SAR of novel tricyclic quinoxalinoneinhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase-1 (PARP-1)” Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 19: 4050-4054 (2009); Gandhi V. B. et al. “Discovery and SAR ofsubstituted 3-oxoisoindoline-4-carboxamides as potent inhibitors ofpoly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) for the treatment of cancer.” Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 1023-1026 (2010); Penning T. D. et al.“Optimization of phenyl-substituted benzimidazole carboxamidepoly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors: identification of(S)-2-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrrolidin-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide(A-966492) a highly potent and efficacious inhibitor.” J. Med. Chem. 53:3142-3153 (2010); Ye N. et al. “Design, Synthesis, and BiologicalEvaluation of a Series of Benzo[de][1 7]naphthyridin-7(8H)-ones Bearinga Functionalized Longer Chain Appendage as Novel PARP1 Inhibitors.” J.Med. Chem. 56: 2885-2903 (2013); Patel M. R. et al. “Discovery andStructure-Activity Relationship of Novel 23-Dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxamide and 23-Dihydrobenzofuran-3(2H)-one-7-carboxamide Derivatives asPoly(ADP-ribose)polymerase-1 Inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 57: 5579-5601(2014); Thorsell A. G. et al. “Structural Basis for Potency andPromiscuity in Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP) and TankyraseInhibitors. ” J. Med. Chem. 60:1262-1271 (2012); the crystal structurePDB 4RV6 (“Human ARTD1 (PARP1) catalytic domain in complex withinhibitor Rucaparib”, Karlberg T. et al.); Papeo G. M. E. et al.“Discovery of 2-[1-(44-Difluorocyclohexyl)Piperidin-4-Y1]-6-Fluoro-3-Oxo-23-Dihydro-1H-Isoindole-4-Carboxamide (Nms-P118): A Potent OrallyAvailable and Highly Selective Parp-1 Inhibitor for Cancer Therapy.” J.Med. Chem. 58: 6875 (2015); Kinoshita T. et al. “Inhibitor-inducedstructural change of the active site of human poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase.” Febs Lett. 556: 43-46 (2004); and, Gangloff A. R. et al.“Discovery of novel benzo[b][1 4]oxazin-3(4H)-ones aspoly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 23:4501-4505 (2013).

FIG. 2FFFFF-2GGGGG present examples of PARP14 Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2HHHHH presents examples of PARP15 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2IIIII presents examples of PDZ domain Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker(s) are attached.

FIG. 2JJJJJ presents examples of Phospholipase A2 domain TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2KKKKK presents examples of Protein S100-A7 2WOS Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2LLLLL-2MMMMM present examples of Saposin-B Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2NNNNN-2OOOOO present examples of Sec? Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2PPPPP-2QQQQQ present examples of SH2 domain of pp60 Src TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2RRRRR presents examples of Tank1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2SSSSS presents examples of Ubc9 SUMO E2 ligase SF6D TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2TTTTT presents examples of Src Targenting Ligands, includingAP23464, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2UUUUU-2XXXXX present examples of Src-AS1 and/or Src AS2 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2YYYYY presents examples of JAK3 Targeting Ligands, includingTofacitinib, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 2ZZZZZ presents examples of ABL Targeting Ligands, includingTofacitinib and Ponatinib, wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 3A-3B present examples of MEK1 Targeting Ligands, includingPD318088, Trametinib and G-573, wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 3C presents examples of KIT Targeting Ligands, includingRegorafenib, wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3D-3E present examples of HIV Reverse Transcriptase TargetingLigands, including Efavirenz, Tenofovir, Emtricitabine, Ritonavir,Raltegravir, and Atazanavir, wherein R is the point at which the Linkeris attached.

FIG. 3F-3G present examples of HIV Protease Targeting Ligands, includingRitonavir, Raltegravir, and Atazanavir, wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached.

FIG. 3H-3I present examples of KSR1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3J-3L present examples of CNNTB1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3M presents examples of BCL6 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3N-3O present examples of PAK1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3P-3R present examples of PAK4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3S-3T present examples of TNIK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3U presents examples of MEN1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3V-3W present examples of ERK1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3X presents examples of IDO1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3Y presents examples of CBP Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3Z-3SS present examples of MCL1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Tanaka Y. et al “Discovery of potent Mcl-1/Bc1-xLdual inhibitors by using a hybridization strategy based on structuralanalysis of target proteins.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 9635-9645 (2013);Friberg A. et al. “Discovery of potent myeloid cell leukemia 1 (Mcl-1)inhibitors using fragment-based methods and structure-based design.” J.Med. Chem. 56: 15-30 (2013); Petros A. M. et al “Fragment-baseddiscovery of potent inhibitors of the anti-apoptotic MCL-1 protein.”Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 24: 1484-1488 (2014); Burke J. P. et al.“Discovery of tricyclic indoles that potently inhibit mcl-1 usingfragment-based methods and structure-based design.” J. Med. Chem. 58:3794-3805 (2015); Pelz N. F. et al. “Discovery of2-Indole-acylsulfonamide Myeloid Cell Leukemia 1 (Mcl-1) InhibitorsUsing Fragment-Based Methods.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 2054-2066 (2016);Clifton M. C. et al. “A Maltose-Binding Protein Fusion Construct Yieldsa Robust Crystallography Platform for MCL1.” Plos One 10:e0125010-e0125010 (2015); Kotschy A et al. “The MCL1 inhibitor S63845 istolerable and effective in diverse cancer models. Nature 538:477-482(2016); EP 2886545 Al titled “New thienopyrimidine derivatives a processfor their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them”;Jeffrey W. Johannes et al. “Structure Based Design of Non-NaturalPeptidic Macrocyclic Mcl-1 Inhibitors” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. (2017); DOI:10.1021/acsmedchemlett.6b00464; Bruncko M. et al. “Structure-GuidedDesign of a Series of MCL-1 Inhibitors with High Affinity andSelectivity.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 2180-2194 (2015); Taekyu Lee et al.“Discovery and biological characterization of potent myeloid cellleukemia-1 inhibitors.” FEBS Letters 591: 240-251 (2017); Chen L.et al.“Structure-Based Design of 3-Carboxy-Substituted 1 2 34-Tetrahydroquinolines as Inhibitors of Myeloid Cell Leukemia-1(Mcl-1).” Org. BiomoL Chem. 14:5505-5510 (2016); US 2016/0068545 titled“Tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives that inhibit mc1-1 protein”; WO2016207217 Al titled “Preparation of new bicyclic derivatives aspro-apoptotic agents”; Gizem Akcay et al. “Inhibition of Mcl-1 throughcovalent modification of a noncatalytic lysine side chain” NatureChemical Biology 12: 931-936 (2016).

FIG. 3TT presents examples of ASH1L Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. See for example, the crystalstructure PDB 4YNM (“Human ASH1L SET domain in complex with S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)” Rogawski D. S. et al.)

FIG. 3UU-3WW present examples of ATAD2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Chaikuad A. et al. “Structure-based approachestowards identification of fragments for the low-druggability ATAD2bromodomain” Med Chem Comm 5: 1843-1848 (2014); Poncet-Montange G. etal. “Observed bromodomain flexibility reveals histone peptide- and smallmolecule ligand-compatible forms of ATAD2.” Biochem. 1 466: 337-346(2015); Harner M. J. et al. “Fragment-Based Screening of the Bromodomainof ATAD2.” J. Med. Chem. 57: 9687-9692 (2014); Demont E. H. et al.“Fragment-Based Discovery of Low-Micromolar Atad2 BromodomainInhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 5649 (2015); and, Bamborough P. et al.“Structure-Based Optimization of Naphthyridones into Potent Atad2Bromodomain Inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 6151 (2015).

FIG. 3XX-3AAA present examples of BAZ2A and BAZ2B Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4CUU(“Human Baz2B in Complex with Fragment-6 N09645” Bradley A. et al.); thecrystal structure PDB 5CUA (“Second Bromodomain of Bromodomain Adjacentto Zinc Finger Domain Protein 2B (BAZ2B) in complex with1-Acetyl-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)piperazine”. Bradley A. et al.); Ferguson,F. M. et al. “Targeting low-druggability bromodomains: fragment basedscreening and inhibitor design against the BAZ2B bromodomain.” J. Med.Chem. 56: 10183-10187 (2013); Marchand J. R. et al. “Derivatives of3-Amino-2-methylpyridine as BAZ2B Bromodomain Ligands: In SilicoDiscovery and in Crystallo Validation.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 9919-9927(2016); Drouin L. et al. “Structure Enabled Design of BAZ2-ICR AChemical Probe Targeting the Bromodomains of BAZ2A and BAZ2B.” J. Med.Chem. 58: 2553-2559 (2015); Chen P. et al. “Discovery andcharacterization of GSK2801 a selective chemical probe for thebromodomains BAZ2A and BAZ2B.” J. Med. Chem. 59:1410-1424 (2016).

FIG. 3BBB presents examples of BRD1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB SAME (“the CrystalStructure of the Bromodomain of Human Surface Epitope Engineered Brd1Ain Complex with 3D Consortium Fragment 4-Acetyl-Piperazin-2-One Pearce”,N. M. et al.); the crystal structure PDB 5 AMF (“Crystal Structure ofthe Bromodomain of Human Surface Epitope Engineered Brd1A in Complexwith 3D Consortium Fragment Ethyl 4 5 67-Tetrahydro-1H-Indazole-5-Carboxylate”, Pearce N. M. et al.); thecrystal structure PDB 5FG6 (“the Crystal structure of the bromodomain ofhuman BRD1 (BRPF2) in complex with OF-1 chemical probe.”, Tallant C. etal.); Filippakopoulos P. et al. “Histone recognition and large-scalestructural analysis of the human bromodomain family.” Cell, 149: 214-231(2012).

FIG. 3CCC-3EEE present examples of BRD2 Bromodomain 1 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2ydw; thecrystal structure PDB 2yek; the crystal structure PDB 4a9h; the crystalstructure PDB 4a9f; the crystal structure PDB 4a9i; the crystalstructure PDB 4a9m; the crystal structure PDB 4akn; the crystalstructure PDB 4a1g, and the crystal structure PDB 4uyf.

FIG. 3FFF-3HHH present examples of BRD2 Bromodomain 2 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3oni;Filippakopoulos P. et al. “Selective Inhibition of BET Bromodomains.”Nature 468: 1067-1073 (2010); the crystal structure PDB 4j1p; McLure K.G. et al. “RVX-208: an Inducer of ApoA-I in Humans is a BET BromodomainAntagonist.” Plos One 8: e83190-e83190 (2013); Baud M. G. et al.“Chemical biology. A bump-and-hole approach to engineer controlledselectivity of BET bromodomain chemical probes” Science 346: 638-641(2014); Baud M. G. et al. “New Synthetic Routes toTriazolo-benzodiazepine Analogues: Expanding the Scope of theBump-and-Hole Approach for Selective Bromo and Extra-Terminal (BET)Bromodomain Inhibition” J. Med. Chem. 59: 1492-1500 (2016); Gosmini R.et al. “The Discovery of I-Bet726 (Gsk1324726A) a PotentTetrahydroquinoline Apoal Up-Regulator and Selective Bet BromodomainInhibitor” J. Med. Chem. 57: 8111 (2014); the crystal structure PDB 5EK9(“Crystal structure of the second bromodomain of human BRD2 in complexwith a hydroquinolinone inhibitor”, Tallant C. et al); the crystalstructure PDB 5BT5; the crystal structure PDB 5dfd; Baud M. G. et al.“New Synthetic Routes to Triazolo-benzodiazepine Analogues: Expandingthe Scope of the Bump-and-Hole Approach for Selective Bromo andExtra-Terminal (BET) Bromodomain Inhibition” J. Med. Chem. 59: 1492-1500(2016).

FIG. 3III-3JJJ present examples of BRD4 Bromodomain 1 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 5WUU andthe crystal structure PDB 5F5Z.

FIG. 3KKK-3LLL present examples of BRD4 Bromodomain 2 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, Chung C. W. et al. “Discovery andCharacterization of Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Bet FamilyBromodomains” J. Med. Chem. 54: 3827 (2011) and Ran X. et al.“Structure-Based Design of gamma-Carboline Analogues as Potent andSpecific BET Bromodomain Inhibitors” J. Med. Chem. 58: 4927-4939 (2015).

FIG. 3MMM presents examples of BRDT Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4flp and the crystalstructure PDB 4kcx.

FIG. 3NNN-3QQQ present examples of BRD9 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4nqn; the crystalstructure PDB 4uit; the crystal structure PDB 4uiu; the crystalstructure PDB 4uiv; the crystal structure PDB 4z6h; the crystalstructure PDB 4z6i; the crystal structure PDB 5e9v; the crystalstructure PDB 5eul; the crystal structure PDB 5f1h; and, the crystalstructure PDB 5fp2.

FIG. 3RRR presents examples of SMARCA4 PB1 and/or SMARCA2 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached, A is Nor CH, and m is 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8.

FIG. 3SSS-3XXX present examples of additional Bromodomain TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, Hewings et al. “35-Dimethylisoxazoles Act as Acetyl-lysine Bromodomain Ligands.” J. Med.Chem. 54 6761-6770 (2011); Dawson et al. “Inhibition of BET Recruitmentto Chromatin as an Effective Treatment for MLL-fusion Leukemia.” Nature,478, 529-533 (2011); US 2015/0256700; US 2015/0148342; WO 2015/074064;WO 2015/067770; WO 2015/022332; WO 2015/015318; and, WO 2015/011084.

FIG. 3YYY presents examples of PB1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3mb4; the crystalstructure PDB 4q0n; and, the crystal structure PDB 5fh6.

FIG. 3ZZZ presents examples of SMARCA4 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure 3uvd and the crystalstructure 5dkd.

FIG. 3AAAA presents examples of SMARCA2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure 5dkc and the crystalstructure 5dkh.

FIG. 3BBBB presents examples of TRIM24 (TIF1a) and/or BRPF1 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached and m is0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8.

FIG. 3CCCC presents examples of TRIM24 (TIF1a) Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Palmer W. S. et al. “Structure-Guided Designof IACS-9571: a Selective High-Affinity Dual TRIM24-BRPF1 BromodomainInhibitor.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 1440-1454 (2016).

FIG. 3DDDD-3FFFF present examples of BRPF1 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4uye; the crystalstructure PDB 5c7n; the crystal structure PDB 5c87; the crystalstructure PDB 5c89; the crystal structure PDB 5d7x; the crystalstructure PDB 5dya; the crystal structure PDB 5epr; the crystalstructure PDB 5eql; the crystal structure PDB 5etb; the crystalstructure PDB 5ev9; the crystal structure PDB 5eva; the crystalstructure PDB 5ewv; the crystal structure PDB 5eww; the crystalstructure PDB 5ffy; the crystal structure PDB 5fg5; and, the crystalstructure PDB 5g4r.

FIG. 3GGGG presents examples of CECR2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Moustakim M. et al. Med. Chem. Comm. 7:2246-2264(2016) and Crawford T. et al. Journal of Med. Chem. 59; 5391-5402(2016).

FIG. 3HHHH-3OOOO present examples of CREBBP Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached, A is N or CH, and m is 0 12 3 4 5 6 7 or 8. For additional examples and related ligands, see, thecrystal structure PDB 3pld; the crystal structure PDB 3svh; the crystalstructure PDB 4nr4; the crystal structure PDB 4nr5; the crystalstructure PDB 4ts8; the crystal structure PDB 4nr6; the crystalstructure PDB 4nr7; the crystal structure PDB 4nyw; the crystalstructure PDB 4nyx; the crystal structure PDB 4tqn; the crystalstructure PDB 5cgp; the crystal structure PDB 5dbm; the crystalstructure PDB 5ep7; the crystal structure PDB 5i83; the crystalstructure PDB 5i86; the crystal structure PDB 5i89; the crystalstructure PDB 5i8g; the crystal structure PDB 5j0d; the crystalstructure PDB 5ktu; the crystal structure PDB 5ktw; the crystalstructure PDB 5ktx; the crystal structure PDB 5tb6.

FIG. 3PPPP presents examples of EP300 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 5BT3.

FIG. 3QQQQ presents examples of PCAF Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. See for example, M. Ghizzoni etal. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 18: 5826-5834 (2010).

FIG. 3RRRR presents examples of PHIP Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Mol Cancer Ther. 7(9): 2621-2632 (2008).

FIG. 3SSSS presents examples of TAF1 and TAF1L Targeting Ligands whereinR is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, Picaud S. et al. Sci Adv 2: e1600760-e1600760(2016).

FIG. 3TTTT presents examples of Histone Deacetylase 2 (HDAC₂) TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, Lauffer B. E. J. Biol.Chem. 288: 26926-26943 (2013); Wagner F. F. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 24:4008-4015 (2016); Bressi J. C. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 3142-3145(2010); and, Lauffer B. E. J. Biol. Chem. 288: 26926-26943 (2013).

FIG. 3UUUU-3VVVV present examples of Histone Deacetylase 4 (HDAC₄)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Burli R. W.J. Med. Chem. 56: 9934 (2013); Luckhurst C. A. ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7:34 (2016); Bottomley M. J. J. Biol. Chem. 283: 26694-26704 (2008).

FIG. 3WWWW presents examples of Histone Deaceytlase 6 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, Harding R. J. (to be published); HaiY. Nat. Chem. Biol. 12: 741-747, (2016); and, Miyake Y. Nat. Chem. Biol.12: 748 (2016).

FIG. 3XXXX-3YYYY presents examples of Histone Deacetylase 7 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, Lobera M. Nat. Chem. Biol.9: 319 (2013) and Schuetz A. J. Biol. Chem. 283: 11355-11363 (2008).

FIG. 3ZZZZ-3DDDDD present examples of Histone Deacetylase 8 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, Whitehead L. Biol. Med.Chem. 19: 4626-4634 (2011); Tabackman A. A. J. Struct. Biol. 195:373-378 (2016); Dowling D. P. Biochemistry 47, 13554-13563 (2008);Somoza J. R. Biochemistry 12, 1325-1334 (2004); Decroos C. Biochemistry54: 2126-2135 (2015); Vannini A. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. 101: 15064(2004); Vannini A. EMBO Rep. 8: 879 (2007); the crystal structure PDBSBWZ; Decroos A. ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 2157-2164 (2014); Somoza J. R.Biochemistry 12: 1325-1334 (2004); Decroos C. Biochemistry 54: 6501-6513(2015); Decroos A. ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 2157-2164 (2014); and, Dowling D.P. Biochemistry 47: 13554-13563 (2008).

FIG. 3EEEEE presents examples of Histone Acetyltransferase (KAT2B)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Chaikuad A.J. Med. Chem. 59: 1648-1653 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 1ZS5; and,Zeng L. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 127: 2376-2377 (2005).

FIG. 3FFFFF-3GGGGG present examples of Histone Acetyltransferase (KAT2A)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, Ringel A. E.Acta Crystallogr. D. Struct. Biol. 72: 841-848 (2016).

FIG. 3HHHHH presents examples of Histone Acetyltransferase Type BCatalytic Unit (HAT1) Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached. For additional examples and related ligands,see, the crystal structure PDB 2POW.

FIG. 3IIIII presents examples of Cyclic AMP-dependent TranscriptionFactor (ATF2) Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 3JJJJJ presents examples of Histone Acetyltransferase (KATS)Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 3KKKKK-3MMMMM present examples of Lysine-specific histonedemethylase 1A (KDM1A) Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached. For additional examples and related ligands,see, Mimasu S. Biochemistry 49: 6494-6503 (2010); Sartori L. J. Med.Chem. 60 :1673-1693 (2017); and, Vianello P. J. Med. Chem. 60: 1693-1715(2017).

FIG. 3NNNNN presents examples of HDAC₆ Zn Finger Domain TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 3OOOOO-3PPPPP present examples of general Lysine MethyltransferaseTargeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 3QQQQQ-3TTTTT present examples of DOT1L Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached, A is N or CH, and m is 0 12 3 4 5 6 7 or 8. For additional examples and related ligands, see, thecrystal structure PDB SMVS (“Dot1L in complex with adenosine andinhibitor CPD1” Be C. et al.); the crystal structure PDB 5MW4 (“Dot1L incomplex inhibitor CPD7” Be C. et al.); the crystal structure PDB SDRT(“Dot1L in complex inhibitor CPD2” Be C. et al.); Be C. et al. ACS Med.Lett. 8: 338-343 (2017); the crystal structure PDB SJUW “(Dot1L incomplex with SS148” Yu W. et al. Structural Genomics Consortium).

FIG. 3UUUUU presents examples of EHMT1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 5TUZ (“EHMT1 in complexwith inhibitor MS0124”, Babault N. et al.).

FIG. 3VVVVV presents examples of EHMT2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 5TUY (“EHMT2 in complexwith inhibitor MS0124”, Babault N. et al.); the PDB crystal structure5TTF (“EHMT2 in complex with inhibitor MS012”, Dong A. et al.); the PDBcrystal structure 3RJW (Dong A. et al., Structural Genomics Consortium);the PDB crystal structure 3K5K; Liu F. et al. J. Med. Chem. 52:7950-7953 (2009); and, the PDB crystal structure 4NVQ (“EHMT2 in complexwith inhibitor A-366” Sweis R. F. et al.).

FIG. 3WWWWW presents examples of SETD2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure SLSY (“SETD2 in complexwith cyproheptadine”, Tisi D. et al.); Tisi D. et al. ACS Chem. Biol.11: 3093-3105 (2016); the crystal structures PDB SLSS, SLSX, SLSZ, 5LT6,5LT7, and 5LT8; the PDB crystal structure 4FMU; and, Zheng W. et al. J.Am. Chem. Soc. 134: 18004-18014 (2012).

FIG. 3XXXXX-3YYYYY present examples of SETD7 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure SAYF (“SETD7 incomplex with cyproheptadine.” Niwa H. et al.); the PDB crystal structure4JLG (“SETD7 in complex with (R)-PFI-2”, Dong A. et al.); the PDBcrystal structure 4JDS (Dong A. et. al Structural Genomics Consortium);the PDB crystal structure 4E47 (Walker J. R. et al. Structural GenomicsConsortium; the PDB crystal structure 3VUZ (“SETD7 in complex withAAM-1.” Niwa H. et al.); the PDB crystal structure 3VVO; and, Niwa H etal. Acta Crystallogr. Sect.D 69: 595-602 (2013).

FIG. 3ZZZZZ presents examples of SETD8 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 5TH7 (“SETD8 in complexwith MS453”, Yu W. et al.) and the PDB crystal structure 5T5G (Yu W et.al.; to be published).

FIG. 4A-4B present examples of SETDB1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 5KE2 (“SETDB1 in complexwith inhibitor XST06472A”, Iqbal A. et al.); the PDB crystal structure5KE3 (“SETDB1 in complex with fragment MRT0181a”, Iqbal A. et al.); thePDB crystal structure 5KH6 (“SETDB1 in complex with fragment methyl3-(methylsulfonylamino)benzoate”, Walker J. R. et al. StructuralGenomics Consortium); and, the PDB crystal structure 5KCO (“SETDB1 incomplex with [N]-(4-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide”, Walker J. R. etal.)

FIG. 4C-4P present examples of SMYD2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 5KJK (“SMYD2 in complexwith inhibitor AZ13450370”, Cowen S.D. et al.); the PDB crystalstructure 5KJM (“SMYD2 in complex with AZ931”, Cowen S.D. et al.); thePDB crystal structure 5KJN (“SMYD2 in complex with AZ506”, Cowen S. D.et al.); the PDB crystal structure 5ARF (“SMYD2 in complex withN-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-{N′-cyano-N-[3-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]carbamimidoyl}-45-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-YL]-N-ethyl -2-hydroxyacetamide”, Eggert E. etal.); the PDB crystal structure SARG (“SMYD2 in complex with BAY598”,Eggert E. et al.); the PDB crystal structure 4YND (“SMYD2 in complexwith A-893”, Sweis R. F. et al.); the PDB crystal structure 4WUY (“SMYD2in complex with LLY-507”, Nguyen H. et al.); and, the PDB crystalstructure 3S7B (“N-cyclohexyl-N-3-[2-(34-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-N(2-{[2-(5-hydroxy-3-oxo-3 4-dihydro-2H-14-benzoxazin-8-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-beta- alaninamide”, Ferguson A. D.et al.).

FIG. 4Q-4R present examples of SMYD3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure 5H17 (“SMYD3 in complex with5′-{[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl][3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-5′-deoxyadenosine”,Van Aller G.S. et al.); the crystal structure SCCL (“SMYD3 in complexwith oxindole compound”, Mitchell L. H. et al.); and, the crystalstructure SCCM (“Crystal structure of SMYD3 with SAM and EPZ030456”).

FIG. 4S presents examples of SUV4-20H1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure SCPR (“SUV4-20H1 incomplex with inhibitor A-196”, Bromberg K.D. et al.).

FIG. 4T-4AA present examples of Wild Type Androgen Receptor TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structures5T8E and 5T8J (“Androgen Receptor in complex with4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)benzonitrile derivatives”, Asano M. et al.); Asano M.et al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 27: 1897-1901 (2017); the PDB crystalstructure 5JJM (“Androgen Receptor”, Nadal M. et al.); the PDB crystalstructure 5CJ6 (“Androgen Receptor in complex with 2-Chloro-4-[[(1R2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-cyclopentyl]amino]-3-methyl-benzonitrilederivatives”, Saeed A. et al.); the PDB crystal structure 4QL8(“Androgen Receptor in complex with 3-alkoxy-pyrrolo[1 2-b]pyrazolinesderivatives”, Ullrich T. et al.); the PDB crystal structure 4HLW(“Androgen Receptor Binding Function 3 (BF3) Site of the Human AndrogenReceptor through Virtual Screening”, Munuganti R. S. et al.); the PDBcrystal structure 3V49 (“Androgen Receptor lbd with activator peptideand sarm inhibitor 1”, Nique F. et al.); Nique F. et al. J. Med. Chem.55: 8225-8235 (2012); the PDB crystal structure 2YHD (“Androgen Receptorin complex with AF2 small molecule inhibitor”, Axerio-Cilies P. et al.);the PDB crystal structure 3RLJ (“Androgen Receptor ligand binding domainin complex with SARM S-22”, Bohl C.E. et al.); Bohl C. E. et al. J. Med.Chem. 54: 3973-3976 (2011); the PDB crystal structure 3B5R (“AndrogenReceptor ligand binding domain in complex with SARM C-31”, Bohl C. E. etal.); Bohl C.E. et al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett.18: 5567-5570 (2008); thePDB crystal structure 2PIP (“Androgen Receptor ligand binding domain incomplex with small molecule”, Estebanez-Perpina E. et al.);Estebanez-Perpina. E. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 104:16074-16079 (2007); thePDB crystal structure 2PNU (“Androgen Receptor ligand binding domain incomplex with EM5744”, Cantin L. et al.); and, the PDB crystal structure2HVC (“Androgen Receptor ligand binding domain in complex with LGD2226”,Wang F. et al.). For additional related ligands, see, Matias P. M. etal. “Structural Basis for the Glucocorticoid Response in a Mutant HumanAndrogen Receptor (Ar(Ccr)) Derived from an Androgen-IndependentProstate Cancer.” J. Med. Chem. 45: 1439 (2002); Sack J. S. et al.“Crystallographic structures of the ligand-binding domains of theandrogen receptor and its T877A mutant complexed with the naturalagonist dihydrotestosterone.” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 98: 4904-4909(2001); He B. et al. “Structural basis for androgen receptor interdomainand coactivator interactions suggests a transition in nuclear receptoractivation function dominance.” Mol. Cell 16: 425-438 (2004); Pereira deJesus-Tran K. “Comparison of crystal structures of human androgenreceptor ligand-binding domain complexed with various agonists revealsmolecular determinants responsible for binding affinity.” Protein Sci.15: 987-999 (2006); Bohl C. E. et al. “Structural Basis forAccommodation of Nonsteroidal Ligands in the Androgen Receptor.” MolPharmacol. 63(1):211-23 (2003); Sun C. et al. “Discovery of potentorally-active and muscle-selective androgen receptor modulators based onan N-aryl-hydroxybicyclohydantoin scaffold.” J. Med. Chem. 49: 7596-7599(2006); Nirschl A. A. et al. “N-aryl-oxazolidin-2-imine muscle selectiveandrogen receptor modulators enhance potency through pharmacophorereorientation.” J. Med. Chem. 52: 2794-2798 (2009); Bohl C. E. et al.“Effect of B-ring substitution pattern on binding mode of propionamideselective androgen receptor modulators.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18:5567-5570 (2008); Ullrich T. et al. “3-alkoxy-pyrrolo[1 2-b]pyrazolinesas selective androgen receptor modulators with ideal physicochemicalproperties for transdermal administration.” J. Med. Chem. 57: 7396-7411(2014); Saeed A. et al. “2-Chloro-4-[[(1R2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-cyclopentyl]amino]-3-methyl-benzonitrile: ATransdermal Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) for MuscleAtrophy.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 750-755 (2016); Nique et al. “Discovery ofdiarylhydantoins as new selective androgen receptor modulators.” J. Med.Chem. 55: 8225-8235 (2012); and, Michael E. Jung et al.“Structure—Activity Relationship for Thiohydantoin Androgen ReceptorAntagonists for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC).” J. Med.Chem. 53: 2779-2796 (2010).

FIG. 4BB presents examples of Mutant T877A Androgen Receptor TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure4OGH (“Androgen Receptor T877A-AR-LBD”, Hsu C. L. et al.) and the PDBcrystal structure 20Z7 (“Androgen Receptor T877A-AR-LBD”, Bohl C. E. etal.).

FIG. 4CC presents examples of Mutant W741L Androgen Receptor TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure4OJB (“Androgen Receptor T877A-AR-LBD”, Hsu C.L. et al.).

FIG. 4DD-4EE presents examples of Estrogen and/or Androgen TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5A presents examples of Afatinib, a Targeting Ligands for the EGFRand ErbB2/4 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5B presents examples of Axitinib, a Targeting Ligands for theVEGFR1/2/3, PDGFRP, and Kit receptors. R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 5C-5D present examples of Bosutinib, a Targeting Ligands for theBCR-Abl, Src, Lyn and Hck receptors. R is the point at which the Linkeris attached.

FIG. 5E presents examples of Cabozantinib, a Targeting Ligands for theRET, c-Met, VEGFR1/2/3, Kit, TrkB, Flt3, Axl, and Tie 2 receptors. R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5F presents examples of Ceritinib, a Targeting Ligands for the ALK,IGF-1R, InsR, and ROS1 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 5G presents examples of Crizotinib, a Targeting Ligands for theALK, c-Met, HGFR, ROS1, and MST1R receptors. R is the point at which theLinker is attached. FIG. 511 presents examples of Dabrafenib, aTargeting Ligands for the B-Raf receptor. R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 5I presents examples of Dasatinib, a Targeting Ligands for theBCR-Abl, Src, Lck, Lyn, Yes, Fyn, Kit, EphA2, and PDGFRP receptors. R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5J presents examples of Erlotinib, a Targeting Ligands for the EGFRreceptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5K-5M presents examples of Everolimus, a Targeting Ligands for theHER2 breast cancer receptor, the PNET receptor, the RCC receptors, theRAML receptor, and the SEGA receptor. R is the point at which the Linkeris attached.

FIG. 5N presents examples of Gefitinib, a Targeting Ligands for the EGFRand PDGFR receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5O presents examples of Ibrutinib, a Targeting Ligands for the BTKreceptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5P-5Q present examples of Imatinib, a Targeting Ligands for theBCR-Abl, Kit, and PDGFR receptors. R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 5R-5S present examples of Lapatinib, a Targeting Ligands for theEGFR and ErbB2 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 5T presents examples of Lenvatinib, a Targeting Ligands for theVEGFR1/2/3, FGFR1/2/3/4, PDGFRα, Kit, and RET receptors. R is the pointat which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5U-5V a present examples of Nilotinib, a Targeting Ligands for theBCR-Abl, PDGRF, and DDR1 receptors. R is the point at which the Linkeris attached.

FIG. 5W-5X present examples of Nintedanib, a Targeting Ligands for theFGFR1/2/3, Flt3, Lck, PDGFRa/f3, and VEGFR1/2/3 receptors. R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5Y-5Z present examples of Palbociclib, a Targeting Ligands for theCDK4/6 receptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5AA presents examples of Pazopanib, a Targeting Ligands for theVEGFR1/2/3, PDGFRα/β, FGFR1/3, Kit, Lck, Fms, and Itk receptors. R isthe point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5BB-5CC present examples of Ponatinib, a Targeting Ligands for theBCR-Abl, T315I VEGFR, PDGFR, FGFR, EphR, Src family kinases, Kit, RET,Tie2, and Flt3 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker isattached.

FIG. 5DD presents examples of Regorafenib, a Targeting Ligands for theVEGFR1/2/3, BCR-Abl, B-Raf, B-Raf (V600E), Kit, PDGFRa/f3, RET, FGFR1/2,Tie2, and Eph2A. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5EE presents examples of Ruxolitinib, a Targeting Ligands for theJAK1/2 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5FF-5GG present examples of Sirolimus, a Targeting Ligands for theFKBP12/mTOR receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5HH presents examples of Sorafenib, a Targeting Ligands for theB-Raf, CDK8, Kit, Flt3, RET, VEGFR1/2/3, and PDGFR receptors. R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5II-5JJ present examples of Sunitinib, a Targeting Ligands forPDGFRα/β, VEGFR1/2/3, Kit, Flt3, CSF-1R, RET. R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached.

FIG. 5KK-5LL present examples of Temsirolimus, a Targeting LigandsFKBP12/mTOR. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5MM presents examples of Tofacitinib, a Targeting Ligands for JAK3receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5NN presents examples of Trametinib, a Targeting Ligands for theMEK1/2 receptors. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5OO-5PP presents examples of Vandetanib, a Targeting Ligands forthe EGFR, VEGFR, RET, Tie2, Brk, and EphR. R is the point at which theLinker is attached.

FIG. 5QQ presents examples of Vemurafenib, a Targeting Ligands for theA/B/C-Raf, KSR1, and B-Raf (V600E) receptors. R is the point at whichthe Linker is attached.

FIG. 5RR presents examples of Idelasib, a Targeting Ligands for thePI3Ka receptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5SS presents examples of Buparlisib, a Targeting Ligands for thePI3Ka receptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5TT presents examples of Taselisib, a Targeting Ligands for thePI3Ka receptor. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5UU presents examples of Copanlisib, a Targeting Ligands for thePI3Ka. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5VV presents examples of Alpelisib, a Targeting Ligands for thePI3Ka. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 5WW presents examples of Niclosamide, a Targeting Ligands for theCNNTB I. R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

FIG. 6A-6B present examples of the BRD4 Bromodomains of PCAF and GCNSreceptors 1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linkeris attached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, the PDBcrystal structure 5tpx (“Discovery of a PCAF Bromodomain ChemicalProbe”); Moustakim, M., et al. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 56: 827(2017); the PDB crystal structure 5mlj (“Discovery of a Potent, CellPenetrant, and Selective p300/CBP-Associated Factor (PCAF)/GeneralControl Nonderepressible 5 (GCNS) Bromodomain Chemical Probe”); and,Humphreys, P. G. et al. J. Med. Chem. 60: 695 (2017).

FIG. 6C-6D present examples of G9a (EHMT2) Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 3k5k; (“Discovery ofa 2,4-diamino-7-aminoalkoxyquinazoline as a potent and selectiveinhibitor of histone lysine methyltransferase G9a”); Liu, F. et al. J.Med. Chem. 52: 7950 (2009); the PDB crystal structure 3rjw (“A chemicalprobe selectively inhibits G9a and GLP methyltransferase activity incells”); Vedadi, M. et al. Nat. Chem. Biol. 7: 566 (2011); the PDBcrystal structure 4nvq (“Discovery and development of potent andselective inhibitors of histone methyltransferase g9a”); and, Sweis, R.F. et al. ACS Med Chem Lett 5: 205 (2014).

FIG. 6E-6G present examples of EZH2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 5ij 8 (“Polycombrepressive complex 2 structure with inhibitor reveals a mechanism ofactivation and drug resistance”); Brooun, A. et al. Nat Commun 7: 11384(2016); the PDB crystal structure 5ls6 (“Identification of(R)-N-((4-Methoxy-6-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-2-methyl-1-(1-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)piperidin-4-yl)ethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamide(CPI-1205), a Potent and Selective Inhibitor of HistoneMethyltransferase EZH2, Suitable for Phase I Clinical Trials for B-CellLymphomas”); Vaswani, R.G. et al. J. Med. Chem. 59: 9928 (2016); and,the PDB crystal structures 5ij8 and 51s6.

FIG. 6H-6I present examples of EED Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structures 5h15 and 5h19(“Discovery and Molecular Basis of a Diverse Set of Polycomb RepressiveComplex 2 Inhibitors Recognition by EED”); Li, L. et al. PLoS ONE 12:e0169855 (2017); and, the PDB crystal structure 5h19.

FIG. 6J presents examples of KMTSA (SETD8) Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. See for example, the PDBcrystal structure 5t5g.

FIG. 6K-6L present examples of DOT1L Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 4eki (“Conformationaladaptation drives potent, selective and durable inhibition of the humanprotein methyltransferase DOT1L”); Basavapathruni, A. et al. Chem. Biol.Drug Des. 80: 971 (2012); the PDB crystal structure 4hra (“Potentinhibition of DOT1L as treatment of MLL-fusion leukemia”); Daigle, S.R.et al. Blood 122: 1017 (2013); the PDB crystal structure 5dry(“Discovery of Novel Dot1L Inhibitors through a Structure-BasedFragmentation Approach”) Chen, C. et al. ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 735(2016); the PDB crystal structure 5dt2 (“Discovery of Novel Dot1LInhibitors through a Structure-Based Fragmentation Approach”); and,Chen, C. et al. ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 735 (2016).

FIG. 6M-6N present examples of PRMT3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 3smq (“An allostericinhibitor of protein arginine methyltransferase 3”); Siarheyeva, A. etal. Structure 20: 1425 (2012); PDB crystal structure 4ryl (“A Potent,Selective and Cell-Active Allosteric Inhibitor of Protein ArginineMethyltransferase 3 (PRMT3)”); and Kaniskan, H. U. et al. Angew. Chem.Int. Ed. Engl. 54: 5166 (2015).

FIG. 6O presents examples of CARM1 (PRMT4) Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the PDB crystal structures 2ylx and 2ylw andrelated ligands described in “Structural Basis for Carml Inhibition byIndole and Pyrazole Inhibitors.” Sack, J. S. et al. Biochem. J. 436: 331(2011).

FIG. 6P presents examples of PRMT5 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 4×61 and related ligandsdescribed in “A selective inhibitor of PRMT5 with in vivo and in vitropotency in MCL models”. Chan-Penebre, E. Nat. Chem. Biol. 11: 432(2015).

FIG. 6Q presents examples of PRMT6 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 4y30 and related ligandsdescribed in “Aryl Pyrazoles as Potent Inhibitors of ArginineMethyltransferases: Identification of the First PRMT6 Tool Compound”.Mitchell, L. H. et al. ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 6: 655 (2015).

FIG. 6R presents examples of LSD1 (KDM1A) Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 51gu and related ligandsdescribed in “Thieno[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxamides as New ReversibleInhibitors of Histone Lysine Demethylase KDM1A/LSD1. Part 2:Structure-Based Drug Design and Structure-Activity Relationship”.Vianello, P. et al. J. Med. Chem. 60: 1693 (2017).

FIG. 6S-6T present examples of KDM4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 3rvh; the PDB crystalstructure 5a7p and related ligands described in “Docking and Linking ofFragments to Discover Jumonji Histone Demethylase Inhibitors.”Korczynska, M., et al. J. Med. Chem. 59: 1580 (2016); and, the PDBcrystal structure 3f3c and related ligands described in “8-SubstitutedPyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one Derivatives As Potent, Cell Permeable,KDM4 (JMJD2) and KDMS (JARID1) Histone Lysine Demethylase Inhibitors.”Bavetsias, V. et al. J. Med. Chem. 59: 1388 (2016).

FIG. 6U presents examples of KDM5 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 3fun and related ligandsdescribed in “Structural Analysis of Human Kdm5B Guides HistoneDemethylase Inhibitor Development”. Johansson, C. et al. Nat. Chem.Biol. 12: 539 (2016) and the PDB crystal structure 5ceh and relatedligands described in “An inhibitor of KDM5 demethylases reduces survivalof drug-tolerant cancer cells”. Vinogradova, M. et al. Nat. Chem. Biol.12: 531 (2016).

FIG. 6V-6W present examples of KDM6 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 4ask and related ligandsdescribed in “A Selective Jumonji H3K27 Demethylase Inhibitor Modulatesthe Proinflammatory Macrophage Response”. Kruidenier, L. et al. Nature488: 404 (2012).

FIG. 6X presents examples of L3MBTL3 targeting ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. See for example, the PDB crystalstructure 4fl6.

FIG. 6Y presents examples of Menin Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 4×5y and related ligandsdescribed in “Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Menin-MLL InteractionBlocks Progression of MLL Leukemia In Vivo” Borkin, D. et al. CancerCell 27: 589 (2015) and the PDB crystal structure 4og8 and relatedligands described in “High-Affinity Small-Molecule Inhibitors of theMenin-Mixed Lineage Leukemia (MLL) Interaction Closely Mimic a NaturalProtein-Protein Interaction” He, S. et al. J. Med. Chem. 57: 1543(2014).

FIG. 6Z-6AA present examples of HDAC₆ Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. See for example, the PDB crystalstructures 5kh3 and 5eei.

FIG. 6BB presents examples of HDAC₇ Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the PDB crystal structure 3c10 and related ligandsdescribed in “Human HDAC₇ harbors a class IIa histonedeacetylase-specific zinc binding motif and cryptic deacetylaseactivity.” Schuetz, A. et al. J. Biol. Chem. 283: 11355 (2008) and thePDB crystal structure PDB 3zns and related ligands described in“Selective Class Ea Histone Deacetylase Inhibition Via a Non-ChelatingZinc Binding Group”. Lobera, M. et al. Nat. Chem. Biol. 9: 319 (2013).

FIG. 7A-7C present examples of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase,Non-Receptor Type 1, PTP1B Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point atwhich the Linker is attached. For additional examples and relatedligands, see, the PDB crystal structure lbzj described in “Structuralbasis for inhibition of the protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B byphosphotyrosine peptide mimetics” Groves, M. R. et al. Biochemistry 37:17773-17783 (1998); the PDB crystal structure 3cwe described in“Discovery of [(3-bromo-7-cyano-2-naphthyl)(difluoro)methyl]phosphonicacid, a potent and orally active small molecule PTP1B inhibitor”. Han Y,Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 18:3200-5 (2008); the PDB crystal structures 2azrand 2b07 described in “Bicyclic and tricyclic thiophenes as proteintyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibitors.” Moretto, A. F. et al. Bioorg. Med.Chem. 14: 2162-2177 (2006); the PDB crystal structures PDB 2bgd, 2bge,2cm7, 2cm8, 2cma, 2cmb, 2cmc described in ““Structure-Based Design ofProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase-1B Inhibitors”. Black, E. et al. Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 15: 2503 (2005) and “Structural Basis for Inhibition ofProtein-Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B by Isothiazolidinone HeterocyclicPhosphonate Mimetics.” Ala, P. J. et al. J. Biol. Chem. 281: 32784(2006); the PDB crystal structures 2f6t and 2f6w described in“1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroisoquinolinyl sulfamic acids as phosphatase PTP1Binhibitors”. Klopfenstein, S. R. et al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 16:1574-1578 (2006); the PDB crystal structures 2h4g, 2h4k, 2hb1 describedin “”Monocyclic thiophenes as protein tyrosine phosphatase 1Binhibitors: Capturing interactions with Asp48.” Wan, Z. K. et al.Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 16: 4941-4945 (2006); the PDB crystalstructures 2zn7 described in “Structure-based optimization of proteintyrosine phosphatase-1 B inhibitors: capturing interactions witharginine 24”. Wan, Z. K. et al. Chem Med Chem. 3:1525-9 (2008); the PDBcrystal structure 2nt7, 2nta described in “Probing acid replacements ofthiophene PTP1B inhibitors.” Wan, Z. K. et al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett.17: 2913-2920 (2007); and, WO 2008148744 Al assigned to Novartis A Gtitled “Thiadiazole derivatives as antidiabetic agents”. See also, thePDB crystal structures 1c84, 1c84, 1c85, 1c86, 1c88, 118g and describedin ““2-(oxalylamino)-benzoic acid is a general, competitive inhibitor ofprotein-tyrosine phosphatases”. Andersen, H. S. et al. J. Biol. Chem.275: 7101-7108 (2000); “Structure-based design of a low molecularweight, nonphosphorus, nonpeptide, and highly selective inhibitor ofprotein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B.” Iversen, L. F. et al. J. Biol. Chem.275: 10300-10307 (2000); and, “Steric hindrance as a basis forstructure-based design of selective inhibitors of protein-tyrosinephosphatases”. Iversen, L. F. et al. Biochemistry 40: 14812-14820(2001).

FIG. 7D presents examples of Tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptortype 11, SHP2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which theLinker is attached. For additional examples and related ligands, see,the crystal structures PDB 4pvg and 305× and described in “Salicylicacid based small molecule inhibitor for the oncogenic Src homology-2domain containing protein tyrosine phosphatase-2 (SHP2).” Zhang, X. etal. J. Med. Chem. 53: 2482-2493 (2010); and, the crystal structure PDB5ehr and related ligands described in “Allosteric Inhibition of SHP2:Identification of a Potent, Selective, and Orally EfficaciousPhosphatase Inhibitor.” Garcia Fortanet, J. et al. J. Med. Chem. 59:7773-7782 (2016). Also, see the crystal structure PDB 5ehr described in“Allosteric Inhibition of SHP2: Identification of a Potent, Selective,and Orally Efficacious Phosphatase Inhibitor.” Garcia Fortanet, J. etal. J. Med. Chem. 59: 7773-7782 (2016) and “Allosteric inhibition ofSHP2 phosphatase inhibits cancers driven by receptor tyrosine kinases.”Chen, Y.P. et al. Nature 535: 148-152 (2016).

FIG. 7E presents examples of Tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptortype 22 Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, the crystalstructure PDB 4j 51 described in “A Potent and Selective Small-MoleculeInhibitor for the Lymphoid-Specific Tyrosine Phosphatase (LYP), a TargetAssociated with Autoimmune Diseases.” He, Y. et al. J. Med. Chem. 56:4990-5008 (2013).

FIG. 7F presents examples of Scavenger mRNA-decapping enzyme DcpSTargeting Ligands wherein R is the point at which the Linker isattached. For additional examples and related ligands, see, the crystalstructures PDB 3b17, 3b19, 3bla, 4qde, 4qdv, 4qeb and related ligandsdescribed in “DcpS as a therapeutic target for spinal muscular atrophy.”Singh, J. et al. ACS Chem. Biol. 3: 711-722 (2008).

FIG. 8A-8S present examples of BRD4 Bromodomain 1 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3u5k and3u51 and related ligands in Filippakopoulos, P. et al. “Benzodiazepinesand benzotriazepines as protein interaction inhibitors targetingbromodomains of the BET family”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. 20: 1878-1886(2012); the crystal structure PDB 3u51; the crystal structure PDB 3zyuand related ligands described in Dawson, M. A. et al. “Inhibition of BetRecruitment to Chromatin as an Effective Treatment for Mil-FusionLeukaemia.” Nature 478: 529 (2011); the crystal structure PDB 4bwl andrelated ligands described in Mirguet, 0. et al. “Naphthyridines as NovelBet Family Bromodomain Inhibitors.” Chemmedchem 9: 589 (2014); thecrystal structure PDB 4cfl and related ligands described in Dittmann, A.et al. “The Commonly Used Pi3-Kinase Probe Ly294002 is an Inhibitor ofBet Bromodomains” ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 495 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4e96 and related ligands described in Fish, P. V. et al.“Identification of a chemical probe for bromo and extra C-terminalbromodomain inhibition through optimization of a fragment-derived hit.”J. Med. Chem. 55: 9831-9837 (2012); the crystal structure PDB 4c1b andrelated ligands described in Atkinson, S. J. et al. “The Structure BasedDesign of Dual Hdac/Bet Inhibitors as Novel Epigenetic Probes.”Medchemcomm 5: 342 (2014); the crystal structure PDB 4f3i and relatedligands described in Zhang, G. et al. “Down-regulation of NF-{kappa}BTranscriptional Activity in HIV-associated Kidney Disease by BRD4Inhibition.” J. Biol. Chem. 287: 28840-28851 (2012); the crystalstructure PDB 4hx1 and related ligands described in Zhao, L.“Fragment-Based Drug Discovery of 2-Thiazolidinones as Inhibitors of theHistone Reader BRD4 Bromodomain.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 3833-3851 (2013);the crystal structure PDB 4hxs and related ligands described in Zhao, L.et al. “Fragment-Based Drug Discovery of 2-Thiazolidinones as Inhibitorsof the Histone Reader BRD4 Bromodomain.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 3833-3851(2013); the crystal structure PDB 41rg and related ligands described inGehling, V.S. et al. “Discovery, Design, and Optimization of IsoxazoleAzepine BET Inhibitors.” ACS Med Chem Lett 4: 835-840 (2013); thecrystal structure PDB 4mep and related ligands described in Vidler, L.R. “Discovery of Novel Small-Molecule Inhibitors of BRD4 UsingStructure-Based Virtual Screening.” et al. J. Med. Chem. 56: 8073-8088(2013); the crystal structures PDB 4nr8 and PDB 4c77 and related ligandsdescribed in Ember, S. W. et al. “Acetyl-lysine Binding Site ofBromodomain-Containing Protein 4 (BRD4) Interacts with Diverse KinaseInhibitors”. ACS Chem.Biol. 9: 1160-1171 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4o7a and related ligands described in Ember, S. W. et al.“Acetyl-lysine Binding Site of Bromodomain-Containing Protein 4 (BRD4)Interacts with Diverse Kinase Inhibitors.” ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 1160-1171(2014); the crystal structure PDB 407b and related ligands described in“Acetyl-lysine Binding Site of Bromodomain-Containing Protein 4 (BRD4)Interacts with Diverse Kinase Inhibitors.” Ember, S. W. et al. (2014)ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 1160-1171; the crystal structure PDB 4o7c and relatedligands described in Ember, S. W. et al. “Acetyl-lysine Binding Site ofBromodomain-Containing Protein 4 (BRD4) Interacts with Diverse KinaseInhibitors”. ACS Chem. Biol. 9: 1160-1171 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4gpj; the crystal structure PDB 4uix and related ligands describedin Theodoulou, N. H. et al. “The Discovery of I-Brd9, a Selective CellActive Chemical Probe for Bromodomain Containing Protein 9 Inhibition”.J. Med. Chem. 59: 1425 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 4uiz andrelated ligands described in Theodoulou, N. H., et al. “The Discovery ofI-Brd9, a Selective Cell Active Chemical Probe for BromodomainContaining Protein 9 Inhibition”. J. Med. Chem. 59: 1425 (2016); thecrystal structure PDB 4wiv and related ligands described in McKeown, M.R. et al. “Biased multicomponent reactions to develop novel bromodomaininhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 57: 9019-9027 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4x2i and related ligands described in Taylor, A. M. et al.“Discovery of Benzotriazolo[4,3-d][1,4]diazepines as Orally ActiveInhibitors of BET Bromodomains.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 145-150 (2016);the crystal structure PDB 4yh3; And related ligands described in Duffy,B. C. “Discovery of a new chemical series of BRD4(1) inhibitors usingprotein-ligand docking and structure-guided design.” Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 25: 2818-2823 (2015); the crystal structure PDB 4yh4 and relatedligands described in Duffy, B. C. “Discovery of a new chemical series ofBRD4(1) inhibitors using protein-ligand docking and structure-guideddesign.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 25: 2818-2823 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 4z1q and related ligands described in Taylor, A. M.“Discovery of Benzotriazolo[4,3-d][1,4]diazepines as Orally ActiveInhibitors of BET Bromodomains.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 145-150 (2016);the crystal structure PDB 4zwl; the crystal structure PDB 5a5s andrelated ligands described in Demont, E. H. “Fragment-Based Discovery ofLow-Micromolar Atad2 Bromodomain Inhibitors. J. Med. Chem. 58: 5649(2015); the crystal structure PDB 5a85 and related ligands described inBamborough, P. “Structure-Based Optimization of Naphthyridones IntoPotent Atad2 Bromodomain Inhibitors” J. Med. Chem. 58: 6151 (2015); thecrystal structure PDB 5acy and related ligands described in Sullivan, J.M. “Autism-Like Syndrome is Induced by Pharmacological Suppression ofBet Proteins in Young Mice.” J. Exp. Med. 212: 1771 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 5ad2 and related ligands described in Waring, M. J. et al.“Potent and Selective Bivalent Inhibitors of Bet Bromodomains”. Nat.Chem. Biol. 12: 1097 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 5cfw and relatedligands described in Chekler, E. L. et al. “Transcriptional Profiling ofa Selective CREB Binding Protein Bromodomain Inhibitor HighlightsTherapeutic Opportunities.” Chem. Biol. 22: 1588-1596 (2015); thecrystal structure PDB 5cqt and related ligands described in Xue, X. etal. “Discovery of Benzo[cd]indol-2(1H)-ones as Potent and Specific BETBromodomain Inhibitors: Structure-Based Virtual Screening, Optimization,and Biological Evaluation”. J. Med. Chem. 59: 1565-1579 (2016); thecrystal structure PDB 5d3r and related ligands described in Hugle, M. etal. “4-Acyl Pyrrole Derivatives Yield Novel Vectors for DesigningInhibitors of the Acetyl-Lysine Recognition Site of BRD4(1)”. J. Med.Chem. 59: 1518-1530 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 5d1x and relatedligands described in Milhas, S. et al. “Protein-Protein InteractionInhibition (2P2I)-Oriented Chemical Library Accelerates Hit Discovery.”(2016) ACS Chem. Biol. 11: 2140-2148; the crystal structure PDB 5d1z andrelated ligands described in Milhas, S. et al. “Protein-ProteinInteraction Inhibition (2P2I)-Oriented Chemical Library Accelerates HitDiscovery.” ACS Chem. Biol. 11: 2140-2148 (2016); the crystal structurePDB 5dw2 and related ligands described in Kharenko, O. A. et al.“RVX-297-a novel BD2 selective inhibitor of BET bromodomains.” Biochem.Biophys. Res. Commun. 477: 62-67 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 5d1x;the crystal structure PDB 5his and related ligands described inAlbrecht, B. K. et al. “Identification of a BenzoisoxazoloazepineInhibitor (CPI-0610) of the Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal (BET) Familyas a Candidate for Human Clinical Trials.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 1330-1339(2016); the crystal structure PDB 5ku3 and related ligands described inCrawford, T. D. et al. “Discovery of a Potent and Selective in VivoProbe (GNE-272) for the Bromodomains of CBP/EP300”. J. Med. Chem. 59:10549-10563 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 51j2 and related ligandsdescribed in Bamborough, P. et al. “A Chemical Probe for the ATAD2Bromodomain.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 55: 11382-11386 (2016); thecrystal structure PDB 5d1x and related ligands described in Wang, L.“Fragment-based, structure-enabled discovery of novel pyridones andpyridone macrocycles as potent bromodomain and extra-terminal domain(BET) family bromodomain inhibitors”. J. Med. Chem.10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b00017 (2017); WO 2015169962 A1 titled“Benzimidazole derivatives as BRD4 inhibitors and their preparation anduse for the treatment of cancer” assigned to Boehringer IngelheimInternational GmbH, Germany; and, WO 2011143669 A2 titled“Azolodiazepine derivatives and their preparation, compositions andmethods for treating neoplasia, inflammatory disease and otherdisorders” assigned to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc, USA.

FIG. 8T-8V present examples of ALK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 2xb7 and 2xba andrelated ligands described in Bossi, R. T. et al. “Crystal Structures ofAnaplastic Lymphoma Kinase in Complex with ATP Competitive Inhibitors”Biochemistry 49: 6813-6825 (2010); the crystal structures PDB 2yfx,4ccb, 4ccu, amd 4cd0 snd related ligands described in Huang, Q. et al.“Design of Potent and Selective Inhibitors to Overcome ClinicalAnaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Mutations Resistant to Crizotinib.” J. Med.Chem. 57: 1170 (2014); the crystal structures PDB, 4c1i, 4cmo, and 4cnhand related ligands described in Johnson, T. W. et al. “Discovery of(10R)-7-Amino-12-Fluoro-2,10,16-Trimethyl-15—Oxo-10,15,16,17-Tetrahydro-2H-8,4-(Metheno)Pyrazolo[4,3-H][2,5,11]Benzoxadiazacyclotetradecine-3-Carbonitrile(Pf-06463922), a Macrocyclic Inhibitor of Alk/Rosl with Pre-ClinicalBrain Exposure and Broad Spectrum Potency Against Alk-ResistantMutations.” J. Med. Chem. 57: 4720 (2014); the crystal structure PDB4fny and related ligands described in Epstein, L. F. et al. “The R1275QNeuroblastoma Mutant and Certain ATP-competitive Inhibitors StabilizeAlternative Activation Loop Conformations of Anaplastic LymphomaKinase.” J. Biol. Chem. 287: 37447-37457 (2012). the crystal structurePDB 4dce and related ligands described in Bryan, M. C. et al “Rapiddevelopment of piperidine carboxamides as potent and selectiveanaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitors. ” J. Med. Chem. 55: 1698-1705(2012); the crystal structure PDB 4joa and related ligands described inGummadi, V. R. et al. “Discovery of 7-azaindole based anaplasticlymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors: wild type and mutant (L1196M) activecompounds with unique binding mode.” (2013) Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 23:4911-4918; and, the crystal structure PDB 5iui and related ligandsdescribed in Tu, C. H. et al. “Pyrazolylamine Derivatives Reveal theConformational Switching between Type I and Type II Binding Modes ofAnaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK).” J. Med. Chem. 59: 3906-3919 (2016).

FIG. 8W-8X present examples of BTK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3gen, 3piz and relatedligands described in Marcotte, D. J. et al. “Structures of humanBruton's tyrosine kinase in active and inactive conformations suggest amechanism of activation for TEC family kinases.” Protein Sci. 19:429-439 (2010) and Kuglstatter, A. et al. “Insights into theconformational flexibility of Bruton's tyrosine kinase from multipleligand complex structures” Protein Sci. 20: 428-436″ (2011); the crystalstructure PDB 3ocs, 4ot6 and related ligands described in Lou, Y. et al.“Structure-Based Drug Design of RN486, a Potent and Selective Bruton'sTyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor, for the Treatment of RheumatoidArthritis” J. Med. Chem. 58: 512-516 (2015); the crystal structures PDB5fbn and 5fbo and related ligands described in Liu, J. et al. “Discoveryof 8-Amino-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazines as Reversible BTK Inhibitors for theTreatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 198-203(2016); the crystal structure PDB 3pix and related ligands described inKuglstatter, A. et al. “Insights into the conformational flexibility ofBruton's tyrosine kinase from multiple ligand complex structures.”Protein Sci. 20: 428-436 (2011); and, the crystal structure PDB 3pij andrelated ligands described in Bujacz, A. et al. “Crystal structures ofthe apo form of beta-fructofuranosidase from Bifidobacterium longum andits complex with fructose. ” Febs J. 278: 1728-1744 (2011). FIG. 8Ypresents examples of FLT3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is the point atwhich the Linker is attached. For additional examples and relatedligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 4xuf and 4rt7 and relatedligands described in Zorn, J. A. et al. “Crystal Structure of the FLT3Kinase Domain Bound to the Inhibitor Quizartinib (AC₂₂₀)”. Plos One 10:e0121177-e0121177 (2015).

FIG. 8Z-8AA present examples of TNIK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2x7f; the crystalstructures PDB 5ax9 and 5d7a; and, related ligands described in Masuda,M. et al. “TNIK inhibition abrogates colorectal cancer stemness.” NatCommun 7: 12586-12586 (2016).

FIG. 8BB-8CC present examples of NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 TargetingLigands wherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. Foradditional examples and related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB4aoj and related ligands described in Wang, T. et al. “Discovery ofDisubstituted Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridines and Purines as Potent TrkaInhibitors.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 3: 705 (2012); the crystal structuresPDB 4pmm, 4pmp, 4pms and 4pmt and related ligands described in Stachel,S. J. et al. “Maximizing diversity from a kinase screen: identificationof novel and selective pan-Trk inhibitors for chronic pain.” J. Med.Chem. 57: 5800-5816 (2014); the crystal structures PDB 4yps and 4yne sndrelated ligands described in Choi, H. S. et al. “(R)-2-PhenylpyrrolidineSubstituted Imidazopyridazines: A New Class of Potent and SelectivePan-TRK Inhibitors.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 6: 562-567 (2015); the crystalstructures PDB 4at5 and 4at3 and related ligands described in Bertrand,T. et al. “The Crystal Structures of Trka and Trkb Suggest Key Regionsfor Achieving Selective Inhibition.” J. Mol. Biol. 423: 439 (2012); and,the crystal structures PDB 3v5q and 4ymj and related ligands describedin Albaugh, P. et al. “Discovery of GNF-5837, a selective TRK Inhibitorwith efficacy in rodent cancer tumor models.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 3:140-145 (2012) and Choi, H. S. et al. “(R)-2-PhenylpyrrolidineSubstitute Imidazopyridazines: a New Class of Potent and SelectivePan-TRK Inhibitors.” ACS Med Chem Lett 6: 562-567 (2015).

FIG. 8DD-8EE present examples of FGFR1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3tto and 2fgi andrelated ligands described in Brison, Y. et al. “Functional andstructural characterization of alpha-(1-2) branching sucrase derivedfrom DSR-E glucansucrase.” J. Biol. Chem. 287: 7915-7924 (2012) andMohammadi, M. et al. “Crystal structure of an angiogenesis inhibitorbound to the FGF receptor tyrosine kinase domain.” EMBO J. 17: 5896-5904(1998); the crystal structure PDB 4fb3; the crystal structure PDB 4rwkand related ligands described in Harrison, C. et al. “Polyomavirus largeT antigen binds symmetrical repeats at the viral origin in anasymmetrical manner.” J. Virol. 87: 13751-13759 (2013); the crystalstructure PDB 4rw1 and related ligands described in Sohl, C. D. et al.“Illuminating the Molecular Mechanisms of Tyrosine Kinase InhibitorResistance for the FGFR1 Gatekeeper Mutation: The Achilles' Heel ofTargeted Therapy.” ACS Chem. Biol. 10: 1319-1329 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 4uwc; the crystal structure PDB 4v01 and related ligandsdescribed in Tucker, J. A. et al. “Structural Insights Into Fgfr KinaseIsoform Selectivity: Diverse Binding Modes of Azd4547 and Ponatinib inComplex with Fgfr1 and Fgfr4.” Structure 22: 1764 (2014).; the crystalstructure PDB 5a46 and related ligands described in Klein, T. et al.“Structural and Dynamic Insights Into the Energetics of Activation LoopRearrangement in Fgfr1 Kinase.” Nat. Commun. 6: 7877 (2015); and, thecrystal structure PDB 5ew8 and related ligands described in Patani, H.et al. “Landscape of activating cancer mutations in FGFR kinases andtheir differential responses to inhibitors in clinical use.” Oncotarget7: 24252-24268 (2016).

FIG. 8FF presents examples of FGFR2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2pvf and related ligandsdescribed in Chen, H. et al. “A molecular brake in the kinase hingeregion regulates the activity of receptor tyrosine kinases.” Mol. Cell27: 717-730 (2007).

FIG. 8GG presents examples of FGFR4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4tyi and related ligandsdescribed in Lesca, E. et al. “Structural analysis of the humanfibroblast growth factor receptor 4 kinase.” J. Mol. Biol. 426:3744-3756 (2014).

FIG. 8HH-8II present examples of MET Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3qti and 3zc1; thecrystal structures PDB 4xmo, 4xyf, and 3zc1 and related ligandsdescribed in Peterson, E.A. et al. “Discovery of Potent and Selective8-Fluorotriazolopyridine c-Met Inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 2417-2430(2015) and Cui, J. J. et al. “Lessons from(S)-6-(1-(6-(1-Methyl-1H-Pyrazol -4-Y1)-[1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3-B]Pyridazin-3-Y1)Ethyl)Quinoline (Pf-04254644), anInhibitor of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase C-met with High Protein KinaseSelectivity But Broad Phosphodiesterase Family Inhibition Leading toMyocardial Degeneration in Rats.” J. Med. Chem. 56: 6651 (2013); thecrystal structure PDB 5eyd and related ligands described in Boezio, A.A. et al. “Discovery of(R)-6-(1-(8-Fluoro-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-yl)ethyl)-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one(AMG 337), a Potent and Selective Inhibitor of MET with High UnboundTarget Coverage and Robust In Vivo Antitumor Activity.” J. Med. Chem.59: 2328-2342 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 3ce3 and related ligandsdescribed in Kim, K. S. et al. “Discovery of pyrrolopyridine-pyridonebased inhibitors of Met kinase: synthesis, X-ray crystallographicanalysis, and biological activities.” J. Med. Chem. 51: 5330-5341(2008); the crystal structure PDB 2rfn and related ligands described inBellon, S. F. et al. “c-Met inhibitors with novel binding mode showactivity against several hereditary papillary renal cellcarcinoma-related mutations.” J. Biol. Chem. 283: 2675-2683 (2008); and,the crystal structure PDB 5dg5 and related ligands described in Smith,B. D. et al “Altiratinib Inhibits Tumor Growth, Invasion, Angiogenesis,and Microenvironment-Mediated Drug Resistance via Balanced Inhibition ofMET, TIE2, and VEGFR2.” Mol. Cancer Ther. 14: 2023-2034 (2015).

FIG. 8JJ presents examples of JAK1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4ivd and related ligandsdescribed in Zak, M. et al. “Identification of C-2 HydroxyethylImidazopyrrolopyridines as Potent JAK1 Inhibitors with FavorablePhysicochemical Properties and High Selectivity over JAK2.” J. Med.Chem. 56: 4764-4785 (2013); the crystal structure PDB 5ele and relatedligands described in Vasbinder, M.M. et al. “Identification ofazabenzimidazoles as potent JAK1 selective inhibitors.” Bioorg. Med.Chem. Lett. 26: 60-67 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 5hx8 and relatedligands described in Simov, V., et al. “Structure-based design anddevelopment of (benz)imidazole pyridones as JAK1-selective kinaseinhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 26: 1803-1808 (2016); the crystalstructure PDB 5hx8 and related ligands described in Caspers, N. L. etal. “Development of a high-throughput crystal structure-determinationplatform for JAK1 using a novel metal-chelator soaking system”. ActaCrystallogr. Sect. F 72: 840-845 (2016); and, Kettle, J. G. “Discoveryof the JAK1 selective kinase inhibitor AZD4205”, AACR National Meeting,April 2017.

FIG. 8KK-8LL present examples of JAK2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3ugc and related ligandsdescribed in Andraos, R. et al. “Modulation of activation-loopphosphorylation by JAK inhibitors is binding mode dependent.” CancerDiscov 2: 512-523 (2012); the crystal structures PDB 5cf4, 5cf5, 5cf6and 5cf8 and related ligands described in Hart, A.C. et al.“Structure-Based Design of Selective Janus Kinase 2Imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine Inhibitors.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett.6: 845-849 (2015); the crystal structure PDB 5aep and related ligandsdescribed in Brasca, M. G. et al “Novel Pyrrole Carboxamide Inhibitorsof Jak2 as Potential Treatment of Myeloproliferative Disorders” Bioorg.Med. Chem. 23: 2387 (2015); the crystal structures PDB 4ytf, 4yth and4yti and related ligands described in Farmer, L. J. et al. “Discovery ofVX-509 (Decernotinib): A Potent and Selective Janus Kinase 3 Inhibitorfor the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases.” J. Med. Chem. 58: 7195-7216(2015); the crystal structure PDB 4ytf, 4yth, 4yti and related ligandsdescribed in Menet, C. J. et al. “Triazolopyridines as Selective JAK1Inhibitors: From Hit Identification to GLPG0634.” J. Med. Chem. 57:9323-9342 (2014); the crystal structure PDB 4ji9 and related ligandsdescribed in Siu, M. et al. “2-Amino-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines asJAK2 inhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 23: 5014-5021 (2013); and,the crystal structures PDB 3io7 and3iok and related ligands described inSchenkel, L. B. et al. “Discovery of potent and highly selectivethienopyridine janus kinase 2 inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 54: 8440-8450(2011).

FIG. 8MM presents examples of JAK3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3zc6 and related ligandsdescribed in Lynch, S. M. et al. “Strategic Use of Conformational Biasand Structure Based Design to Identify Potent Jak3 Inhibitors withImproved Selectivity Against the Jak Family and the Kinome.” Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 23: 2793 (2013); and, the crystal structures PDB 4hvd,4i6q, and 3zep and related ligands described in Soth, M. et al. “3-AmidoPyrrolopyrazine JAK Kinase Inhibitors: Development of a JAK3 vs JAK1Selective Inhibitor and Evaluation in Cellular and in Vivo Models.” J.Med. Chem. 56: 345-356 (2013) and Jaime-Figueroa, S. et al. “Discoveryof a series of novel 5H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrazine-2-phenyl ethers, aspotent JAK3 kinase inhibitors.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 23: 2522-2526(2013).

FIG. 8NN-8OO present examples of KIT Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 1t46 and related ligandsdescribed in Mol, C. D. et al. “Structural basis for the autoinhibitionand STI-571 inhibition of c-Kit tyrosine kinase.” J. Biol. Chem. 279:31655-31663 (2004); and, the crystal structure PDB 4u0i and relatedligands described in Garner, A. P. et al. “Ponatinib Inhibits PolyclonalDrug-Resistant KIT Oncoproteins and Shows Therapeutic Potential inHeavily Pretreated Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients.”Clin. Cancer Res. 20: 5745-5755 (2014).

FIG. 8PP-8VV present examples of EGFR Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 5hcy, 4rj4, and 5cav;Heald, R., “Noncovalent Mutant Selective Epidermal Growth FactorReceptor Inhibitors: A Lead Optimization Case Study”, J. Med. Chem. 58,8877-8895 (2015); Hanano, E. J., “Discovery of Selective and NoncovalentDiaminopyrimidine-Based Inhibitors of Epidermal Growth Factor ReceptorContaining the T790M Resistance Mutation. J. Med. Chem., 57, 10176-10191(2014); Chan, B. K. et al. “Discovery of a Noncovalent, Mutant-SelectiveEpidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor ” J. Med. Chem. 59, 9080(2016); the crystal structure PDB 5d41 and related ligands described inJia, Y. et al., “Overcoming EGFR(T790M) and EGFR(C₇₉₇S) resistance withmutant-selective allosteric inhibitors ” Nature 534, 129 (2016); Ward,R. A. “Structure- and reactivity-based development of covalentinhibitors of the activating and gatekeeper mutant forms of theepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)” J. Med. Chem. 56, 7025-7048(2013); the crystal structure PDB 4zau and related ligands described in“Discovery of a Potent and Selective EGFR Inhibitor (AZD9291) of BothSensitizing and T790M Resistance Mutations That Spares the Wild TypeForm of the Receptor “I Med. Chem., 57 (20), 8249-8267 (2014); thecrystal structure PDB 5em7 and related ligands described in Bryan, M. C.et al. “Pyridones as Highly Selective, Noncovalent Inhibitors of T790MDouble Mutants of EGFR ACS Med. Chem. Lett., 7 (1), 100-104 (2016); thecrystal structure PDB 3IKA and related ligands described in Zhou, W. etal. “Novel mutant-selective EGFR kinase inhibitors against EGFR T790M”Nature 462(7276), 1070-1074 (2009); the crystal structure see PDB 5feqand related ligands described in Lelais, G., J. “Discovery of(R,E)-N-(7-Chloro-1-(1-[4-(dimethylamino)but-2-enoyflazepan-3-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide(EGF816), a Novel, Potent, and WT Sparing Covalent Inhibitor ofOncogenic (L858R, exl9del) and Resistant (T790M) EGFR Mutants for theTreatment of EGFR Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancers” Med. Chem., 59(14), 6671-6689 (2016); Lee, H.-J. “Noncovalent Wild-type-SparingInhibitors of EGFR T790M” Cancer Discov. 3(2): 168-181 (2013); thecrystal structure PDB 5j7h and related ligands described in Huang, W-S.et al. “Discovery of Brigatinib (AP26113), a Phosphine Oxide-Containing,Potent, Orally Active Inhibitor of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase.” J. Med.Chem. 59: 4948-4964 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 4vOg and relatedligands described in Hennessy, E. J. et al. “Utilization ofStructure-Based Design to Identify Novel, Irreversible Inhibitors ofEGFR Harboring the T790M Mutation.” ACS. Med. Chem. Lett. 7: 514-519(2016); the crystal structure PDB 5hg7 and related ligands described inCheng, H. “Discovery of1-{(3R,4R)-34({5-Chloro-2-[(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl}oxy)methyl]-4-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl}prop-2-en-1-one(PF-06459988), a Potent, WT Sparing, Irreversible Inhibitor ofT790M-Containing EGFR Mutants.” J. Med. Chem. 59: 2005-2024 (2016); Hao,Y. “Discovery and Structural Optimization of N5-Substituted6,7-Dioxo-6,7-dihydropteridines as Potent and Selective Epidermal GrowthFactor Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitors against L858R/T790M ResistanceMutation. J. Med. Chem. 59: 7111-7124 (2016); the crystal structure PDB5ug8, 5ug9, and 5ugc and related ligands described in Planken, S.“Discovery ofN-((3R,4R)-4-Fluoro-1-(6-((3-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)amino)-9-methyl-9H-purin-2-yl)pyrrolidine-3-yl)acrylamide(PF-06747775) through Structure-Based Drug Design: A High AffinityIrreversible Inhibitor Targeting Oncogenic EGFR Mutants with Selectivityover Wild-Type EGFR.” J. Med. Chem. 60: 3002-3019 (2017); the crystalstructure PDB 5gnk and related ligands described in Wang, A. “Discoveryof(R)-1-(3-(4-Amino-3-(3-chloro-4-(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one(CHMFL-EGFR-202) as a Novel Irreversible EGFR Mutant Kinase Inhibitorwith a Distinct Binding Mode.” J. Med. Chem. 60: 2944-2962 (2017); and,Juchum, M. “Trisubstituted imidazoles with a rigidized hinge bindingmotif act as single digit nM inhibitors of clinically relevant EGFRL858R/T790M and L858R/T790M/C₇₉₇S mutants: An example of targethopping.” J. Med. Chem. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b00178 (2017).

FIG. 8WW-8XX present examples of PAK1 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Rudolph, J. et al. “Chemically Diverse Group Ip21-Activated Kinase(PAK) Inhibitors Impart Acute CardiovascularToxicity with a Narrow Therapeutic Window.” J. Med. Chem. 59, 5520-5541(2016) and Karpov A S, et al. ACS Med Chem Lett. 22; 6(7):776-81 (2015).

FIG. 8YY presents examples of PAK4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Staben S T, et al. J. Med Chem. 13; 57(3):1033-45(2014) and Guo, C. et al. “Discovery of pyrroloaminopyrazoles as novelPAK inhibitors” J. Med. Chem. 55, 4728-4739 (2012).

FIG. 8ZZ-8AAA present examples of IDO Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Yue, E. W.; et al. “Discovery of potentcompetitive inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase with in vivopharmacodynamic activity and efficacy in a mouse melanoma model.” J Med.Chem. 52, 7364-7367 (2009); Tojo, S.; et al. “Crystal structures andstructure, and activity relationships of imidazothiazole derivatives asIDOI inhibitors.” ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 5, 1119-1123 (2014); Mautino, M.R. et al. “NLG919, a novel indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO)-pathwayinhibitor drug candidate for cancer therapy” Abstract 491, AACR 104thAnnual Meeting 2013; Apr 6-10, 2013; Washington, D.C.; and, WO2012142237titled “Fused imidazole derivatives useful as IDO inhibitors”.

FIG. 8BBB-8EEE present examples of ERK1 and ERK2 Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 5K4I and5K4J and related ligands described in Blake, J. F. et al. “Discovery of(S)-1-(1-(4-Chloro-3-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl)-4-(2-((l-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one (GDC-0994), anExtracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) Inhibitor in EarlyClinical Development” J. Med. Chem. 59: 5650-5660 (2016); the crystalstructure PDB 5BVF and related ligands described in Bagdanoff, J. T. etal. “Tetrahydropyrrolo-diazepenones as inhibitors of ERK2 kinase”Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 25, 3788-3792 (2015); the crystal structure PDB4QYY and related ligands described in Deng, Y. et al. “Discovery ofNovel, Dual Mechanism ERK Inhibitors by Affinity Selection Screening ofan Inactive Kinase” J. Med. Chem. 57: 8817-8826 (2014); the crystalstructures PDB 5HD4 and 5HD7 and the related ligands described in Jha,S. et al. “Dissecting Therapeutic Resistance to ERK Inhibition” Mol.Cancer Ther. 15: 548-559 (2016); the crystal structure PDB 4XJ0 andrelated ligands described in Ren, L. et al. “Discovery of highly potent,selective, and efficacious small molecule inhibitors of ERK1/2.” J. Med.Chem. 58: 1976-1991 (2015); the crystal structures PDB 4ZZM, 4ZZN, 4ZZOand related ligands described in Ward, R. A. et al. “Structure-GuidedDesign of Highly Selective and Potent Covalent Inhibitors of Erk1/2.” J.Med. Chem. 58: 4790 (2015); Burrows, F. et al. “KO-947, a potent ERKinhibitor with robust preclinical single agent activity in MAPK pathwaydysregulated tumors” Poster#5168, AACR National Meeting 2017; Bhagwat,S. V. et al. “Discovery of LY3214996, a selective and novel ERK1/2inhibitor with potent antitumor activities in cancer models with MAPKpathway alterations.” AACR National Meeting 2017; the crystal structuresPDB 3FHR and 3FXH and related ligands described in Cheng, R. et al.“High-resolution crystal structure of human Mapkap kinase 3 in complexwith a high affinity ligand” Protein Sci. 19: 168-173 (2010); thecrystal structures PDB SNGU, 5NHF, 5NHH, 5NHJ, 5NHL, 5NHO, 5NHP, and5NHV and related ligands described in Ward, R. A. et al.“Structure-Guided Discovery of Potent and Selective Inhibitors of ERK1/2from a Modestly Active and Promiscuous Chemical Start Point.” J. Med.Chem. 60, 3438-3450 (2017); and, the crystal structures PDB 3 SHE and3R1N and related ligands described in Oubrie, A. et al. “Novel ATPcompetitive MK2 inhibitors with potent biochemical and cell-basedactivity throughout the series.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 22: 613-618(2012).

FIG. 8FFF-8III present examples of ABL1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB lfpu and 2e2b andrelated ligands described in Schindler, T., et al. “Structural mechanismfor STI-571 inhibition of abelson tyrosine kinase”, Science 289:1938-1942 (2000); and Horio, T. et al. “Structural factors contributingto the Abl/Lyn dual inhibitory activity of 3-substituted benzamidederivatives”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 17: 2712-2717 (2007); the crystalstructures PDB 2hzn and 2hiw and related ligands described inCowan-Jacob, S. W. et al. “Structural biology contributions to thediscovery of drugs to treat chronic myelogenous leukaemia”, ActaCrystallog. Sect. D 63: 80-93 (2007) and Okram, B. et al. “A generalstrategy for creating”, Chem. Biol. 13: 779-786 (2006); the crystalstructure PDB 3cs9 and related ligands described in Weisberg, E. et al.“Characterization of AMN107, a selective inhibitor of native and mutantBcr-Abl”, Cancer Cell 7: 129-14 (2005); the crystal structure PDB 3ik3and related ligands described in O′Hare, T. et al. “AP24534, apan-BCR-ABL inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia, potently inhibitsthe T315I mutant and overcomes mutation-based resistance”, Cancer Cell16: 401-412 (2009); the crystal structure PDB 3mss and related ligandsdescribed in Jahnke, W. et al. “Binding or bending: distinction ofallosteric Abl kinase agonists from antagonists by an NMR-basedconformational assay”, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132: 7043-7048 (2010); thecrystal structure PDB 3oy3 and related ligands described in Zhou, T. etal. “Structural Mechanism of the Pan-BCR-ABL Inhibitor Ponatinib(AP24534): Lessons for Overcoming Kinase Inhibitor Resistance”, Chem.Biol. Drug Des. 77: 1-11 (2011); the crystal structures PDB 3qri and3qrk and related ligands described in Chan, W. W. et al. “ConformationalControl Inhibition of the BCR-ABL1 Tyrosine Kinase, Including theGatekeeper T315I Mutant, by the Switch-Control Inhibitor DCC-2036”,Cancer Cell 19: 556-568 (2011); the crystal structure PDB 5hu9 and 2f4jand related ligands described in Liu, F. et al. “Discovery andcharacterization of a novel potent type II native and mutant BCR-ABLinhibitor (CHMFL-074) for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)”, Oncotarget 7:45562-45574 (2016) and Young, M. A. et al. “Structure of the kinasedomain of an imatinib-resistant Abl mutant in complex with the Aurorakinase inhibitor VX-680”, Cancer Res. 66: 1007-1014 (2006); the crystalstructure PDB 2gqg and 2qoh and related ligands described in Tokarski,J. S. et al. “The Structure of Dasatinib (BMS-354825) Bound to ActivatedABL Kinase Domain Elucidates Its Inhibitory Activity againstImatinib-Resistant ABL Mutants”, Cancer Res. 66: 5790-5797 (2006); andZhou, T. et al. “Crystal Structure of the T315I Mutant of Abl Kinase”,Chem. Biol. Drug Des. 70: 171-181 (2007); the crystal structure PDB 2gqgand 2qoh and related ligands described in Tokarski, J. S. et al. “TheStructure of Dasatinib (BMS-354825) Bound to Activated ABL Kinase DomainElucidates Its Inhibitory Activity against Imatinib-Resistant ABLMutants”, Cancer Res. 66: 5790-5797 (2006) and Zhou, T. et al. “CrystalStructure of the T315I Mutant of Abl Kinase”, Chem. Biol. Drug Des. 70:171-181 (2007); the crystal structure PDB 2gqg and 2qoh and relatedligands described in Tokarski, J.S. et al. “The Structure of Dasatinib(BMS-354825) Bound to Activated ABL Kinase Domain Elucidates ItsInhibitory Activity against Imatinib-Resistant ABL Mutants”, Cancer Res.66: 5790-5797 (2006) and Zhou, T. et al. “Crystal Structure of the T315IMutant of Abl Kinase”, Chem. Biol. Drug Des. 70: 171-181(2007); thecrystal structures PDB 3dk3 and 3dk8 and related ligands described inBerkholz, D. S. et al. “Catalytic cycle of human glutathione reductasenear 1 A resolution” J. Mol. Biol. 382: 371-384 (2008); the crystalstructure PDB 3ue4 and related ligands described in Levinson, N. M. etal. “Structural and spectroscopic analysis of the kinase inhibitorbosutinib and an isomer of bosutinib binding to the abl tyrosine kinasedomain”, Plos One 7: e29828-e29828 (2012); the crystal structure PDB4cy8 and related ligands described in Jensen, C. N. et al.“Structures ofthe Apo and Fad-Bound Forms of 2-Hydroxybiphenyl 3-Monooxygenase (Hbpa)Locate Activity Hotspots Identified by Using Directed Evolution”,Chembiochem 16: 968 (2015); the crystal structure PDB 2hz0 and relatedligands described in Cowan-Jacob, S. W. et al. “Structural biologycontributions to the discovery of drugs to treat chronic myelogenousleukaemia”, Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 63(Pt 1):80-93 (2007);the crystal structure PDB 3pyy and related ligands described in Yang, J.et al. “Discovery and Characterization of a Cell-Permeable,Small-Molecule c-Abl Kinase Activator that Binds to the MyristoylBinding Site”, Chem. Biol. 18: 177-186 (2011); and, the crystalstructure PDB 5k5v and related ligands described in Kim, M. K., et al.“Structural basis for dual specificity of yeast N-terminal amidase inthe N-end rule pathway”, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 113: 12438-12443(2016).

FIG. 8JJJ presents examples of ABL2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2xyn and related ligandsdescribed in Salah, E. et al. “Crystal Structures of Abl-Related Gene(Ab12) in Complex with Imatinib, Tozasertib (Vx-680), and a Type IInhibitor of the Triazole Carbothioamide Class”, J. Med. Chem. 54: 2359(2011); the crystal structure PDB 4x1i and related ligands described inHa, B. H. et al. “Structure of the ABL2/ARG kinase in complex withdasatinib” Acta Crystallogr. Sect.F 71: 443-448 (2015); and the crystalstructure PDB 3gvu and related ligands described in Salah, E. et al.“The crystal structure of human ABL2 in complex with Gleevec”, to bepublished.

FIG. 8KKK-8MMM present examples of AKT1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Lippa, B. et al. “Synthesis and structure basedoptimization of novel Akt inhibitors Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18:3359-3363 (2008); Freeman-Cook, K. D. et al. “Design of selective,ATP-competitive inhibitors of Akt”, J. Med. Chem. 53: 4615-4622 (2010);Blake, J. F. et al “Discovery of pyrrolopyrimidine inhibitors of Akt”,Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 5607-5612 (2010); Kallan, N. C. et al.“Discovery and SAR of spirochromane Akt inhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 21: 2410-2414 (2011); Lin, K “An ATP-Site On-Off Switch ThatRestricts Phosphatase Accessibility of Akt”, Sci. Signal. 5: ra37-ra37(2012); Addie, M. et al. “Discovery of4-Amino-N-[(1S)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropyl]-1-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide(AZD5363), an Orally Bioavailable, Potent Inhibitor of Akt Kinases”, J.Med. Chem. 56: 2059-2073 (2013); Wu, W. I., et al. “Crystal structure ofhuman AKT1 with an allosteric inhibitor reveals a new mode of kinaseinhibition. Plos One 5: 12913-12913 (2010); Ashwell, M. A. et al.“Discovery and optimization of a series of3-(3-phenyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amines: orallybioavailable, selective, and potent ATP-independent Akt inhibitors”, J.Med. Chem. 55: 5291-5310 (2012); and, Lapierre, J. M. et al. “Discoveryof3-(3-(4-(1-Aminocyclobutyl)phenyl)-5-phenyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(ARQ 092): An Orally Bioavailable, Selective, and Potent Allosteric AKTInhibitor”, J. Med. Chem. 59: 6455-6469 (2016).

FIG. 8NNN-8OOO present examples of AKT2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structured PDB 2jdo and 2jdr andrelated ligands described in Davies, T. G. et al. “A StructuralComparison of Inhibitor Binding to Pkb, Pka and Pka-Pkb Chimera”, J.Mol. Biol. 367: 882 (2007); the crystal structure PDB 2uw9 and relatedligands described in Saxty, G. et al “Identification of Inhibitors ofProtein Kinase B Using Fragment-Based Lead Discovery”, J. Med. Chem. 50:2293-2296 (2007); the crystal structure PDB 2x39 and 2xh5 and relatedligands described in Mchardy, T.et al. “Discovery of4-Amino-1-(7H-Pyrrolo[2,3-D]Pyrimidin-4-Y1)Piperidine-4-Carboxamides asSelective, Orally Active Inhibitors of Protein Kinase B (Akt)”, J. Med.Chem. 53: 2239d (2010); the crystal structure PDB 3d03 and relatedligands described in Hadler, K. S. et al. “Substrate-promoted formationof a catalytically competent binuclear center and regulation ofreactivity in a glycerophosphodiesterase from Enterobacter aerogenes',J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130: 14129-14138 (2008); and, the crystal structuresPDB 3e87, 3e8d and 3e88 and related ligands described in Rouse, M.B. etal. “Aminofurazans as potent inhibitors of AKT kinase” Bioorg. Med.Chem. Lett. 19: 1508-1511 (2009).

FIG. 8PPP presents examples of BMX Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3sxr and 3sxr andrelated ligands described in Muckelbauer, J. et al. “X-ray crystalstructure of bone marrow kinase in the x chromosome: a Tec familykinase”, Chem. Biol. Drug Des. 78: 739-748 (2011).

FIG. 8QQQ-8SSS present examples of CSF1R Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 2i0v and 2ilm andrelated ligands described in Schubert, C. et al. “Crystal structure ofthe tyrosine kinase domain of colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor(cFMS) in complex with two inhibitors”, J. Biol. Chem. 282: 4094-4101(2007); the crystal structure PDB 3bea and related ligands described inHuang, H. et al. “Design and synthesis of a pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-oneclass of anti-inflammatory FMS inhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18:2355-2361 (2008); the crystal structure PDB 3dpk and related ligandsdescribed in M. T., McKay, D. B. Overgaard, “Structure of the Elastaseof Pseudomonas aeruginosa Complexed with Phosphoramidon”, to bepublished; the crystal structures PDB 3krj and 3kr1 and related ligandsdescribed in Illig, C.R. et al. “Optimization of a Potent Class ofArylamide Colony-Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor Inhibitors Leading toAnti-inflammatory Clinical Candidate4-Cyano-N-[2-(1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-[1-[(dimethylamino)acetyl]-4-piperidinyl]phenyl]-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide(JNJ-28312141”, J. Med. Chem. 54: 7860-7883 (2011); the crystalstructure PDB 4r7h and related ligands described in Tap, W. D. et al.“Structure-Guided Blockade of CSF1R Kinase in Tenosynovial Giant-CellTumor:, N Engl J Med 373: 428-437 (2015); the crystal structure PDB 31cdand 31coa and related ligands described in Meyers, M. J. et al.“Structure-based drug design enables conversion of a DFG-in bindingCSF-1R kinase inhibitor to a DFG-out binding mod”, Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 20: 1543-1547 (2010); the crystal structure PDB 4hw7 and relatedligands described in Zhang, C. et al. “Design and pharmacology of ahighly specific dual FMS and KIT kinase inhibitor”, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 110: 5689-5694 (2013); and, the crystal structure PDB 4r7i andrelated ligands described in Tap, W. D. et al. “Structure-GuidedBlockade of CSF1R Kinase in Tenosynovial Giant-Cell Tumor”, N Engl J Med373: 428-437 (2015).

FIG. 8TTT presents examples of CSK Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Levinson, N.M. et al. “Structural basis for therecognition of c-Src by its inactivator Csk”, Cell 134: 124-134 (2008).

FIG. 8UUU-8YYY present examples of DDR1 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3zos and 4bkj andrelated ligands described in Canning, P. et al. “Structural MechanismsDetermining Inhibition of the Collagen Receptor Ddr1 by Selective andMulti-Targeted Type II Kinase Inhibitors”, J. Mol. Biol. 426: 2457(2014); the crystal structure PDB 4ckr and related ligands described inKim, H. et al. “Discovery of a Potent and Selective Ddrl ReceptorTyrosine Kinase Inhibitor”, ACS Chem.Biol. 8: 2145 (2013); the crystalstructure PDB 5bvk, 5bvn and 5bvw and related ligands described inMurray, C. W et al. “Fragment-Based Discovery of Potent and SelectiveDDR1/2 Inhibitors”, ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 6: 798-803 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 5fdp and related ligands described in Wang, Z. et al.“Structure-Based Design of Tetrahydroisoquinoline-7-carboxamides asSelective Discoidin Domain Receptor 1 (DDR1) Inhibitors”, J. Med. Chem.59: 5911-5916 (2016); and, the crystal structure PDB 5fdx and relatedligands described in Bartual, S. G. et al. “Structure of DDR1 receptortyrosine kinase in complex with D2164 inhibitor at 2.65 Angstromsresolution”, to be published.

FIG. 8ZZZ-8CCCC present examples of EPHA2 Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 5i9x, 5i9y, 5ia0 andSial and related ligands described in Heinzlmeir, S. et al. “ChemicalProteomics and Structural Biology Define EPHA2 Inhibition by ClinicalKinase Drug”, ACS Chem. Biol. 11: 3400-3411 (2016); the crystalstructure PDB 5i9z and related ligands described in Heinzlmeir, S. etal. “Crystal Structure of Ephrin A2 (EphA2) Receptor Protein Kinase withdanusertib (PHA739358)”, ACS Chem Biol 11 3400-3411 (2016); and, thecrystal structures PDB 5ia2, 5ia3, 5ia4, and 5ia5 and related ligandsdescribed in Heinzlmeir, S. et al. “Chemical Proteomics and StructuralBiology Define EPHA2 Inhibition by Clinical Kinase Drug”, ACS Chem.Biol. 11: 3400-3411 (2016).

FIG. 8DDDD-8FFFF present examples of EPHA3 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 4g2f and relatedligands described in Zhao, H. et al. “Discovery of a novel chemotype oftyrosine kinase inhibitors by fragment-based docking and moleculardynamics”, ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 3: 834-838 (2012); the crystal structurePDB 4gk2 and 4gk3 and related ligands described in Lafleur, K. et al.“Optimization of Inhibitors of the Tyrosine Kinase EphB4. 2. CellularPotency Improvement and Binding Mode Validation by X-rayCrystallography”, J. Med. Chem. 56: 84-96 (2013); the crystal structurePDB 4gk3 and related ligands described in Lafleur, K. et al.“Optimization of Inhibitors of the Tyrosine Kinase EphB4. 2. CellularPotency Improvement and Binding Mode Validation by X-rayCrystallography”, J. Med. Chem. 56: 84-96 (2013); the crystal structurePDB 4p4c and 4p5q and related ligands described in Unzue, A. et al.“Pyrrolo[3,2-b]quinoxaline Derivatives as Types 11/2 and II Eph TyrosineKinase Inhibitors: Structure-Based Design, Synthesis, and in VivoValidation”, J. Med. Chem. 57: 6834-6844 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4p5z and related ligands described in Unzue, A. et al.“Pyrrolo[3,2-b]quinoxaline Derivatives as Types 11/2 and II Eph TyrosineKinase Inhibitors: Structure-Based Design, Synthesis, and in VivoValidation”, J. Med. Chem. 57: 6834-6844 (2014); the crystal structurePDB 4twn and related ligands described in Dong, J. et al. “StructuralAnalysis of the Binding of Type I, 11/2, and II Inhibitors to EphTyrosine Kinases”, ACS Med.Chem.Lett. 6: 79-83 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 3dzq and related ligands described in Walker, J.R. “KinaseDomain of Human Ephrin Type-A Receptor 3 (Epha3) in Complex withALW-II-38-3”, to be published.

FIG. 8GGGG presents examples of EPHA4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2y60 and related ligandsdescribed in Clifton, I. J. et al. “The Crystal Structure ofIsopenicillin N Synthase withDelta((L)-Alpha-Aminoadipoyl)-(L)-Cysteinyl-(D)-Methionine RevealsThioether Coordination to Iron”, Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 516: 103 (2011)and the crystal structure PDB 2xyu and related ligands described in VanLinden, O. P et al. “Fragment Based Lead Discovery of Small MoleculeInhibitors for the Epha4 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase”, Eur. J. Med. Chem.47: 493 (2012).

FIG. 8HHHH presents examples of EPHA7 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 3dko and related ligandsdescribed in Walker, J.R. et al.“Kinase domain of human ephrin type-areceptor 7 (epha7) in complex with ALW-II-49-7”, to be published.

FIG. 8IIII-8LLLL presents examples of EPHB4 Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2vx1 and relatedligands described in Bardelle, C. et al. “Inhibitors of the TyrosineKinase Ephb4. Part 2: Structure-Based Discovery and Optimisation of3,5-Bis Substituted Anilinopyrimidines”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18:5717(2008); the crystal structure PDB 2x9f and related ligands describedin Bardelle, C. et al. “Inhibitors of the Tyrosine Kinase Ephb4. Part 3:Identification of Non-Benzodioxole-Based Kinase Inhibitors”, Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 6242-6245 (2010); the crystal structure PDB 2xvdand related ligands described in Barlaam, B.et al.“Inhibitors of theTyrosine Kinase Ephb4. Part 4: Discovery and Optimization of a BenzylicAlcohol Series”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 21: 2207 (2011); the crystalstructure PDB 3zew and related ligands described in Overman, R.C.et al.“Completing the Structural Family Portrait of the Human Ephb TyrosineKinase Domains”, Protein Sci. 23: 627 (2014); the crystal structure PDB4aw5 and related ligands described in Kim, M. H. et al. “The Design,Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Potent Receptor Tyrosine KinaseInhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 22: 4979 (2012); the crystalstructure PDB 4bb4 and related ligands described in Vasbinder, M.M. etal. “Discovery and Optimization of a Novel Series of Potent Mutant B-RafV600E Selective Kinase Inhibitors” J. Med. Chem. 56: 1996 .“, (2013);the crystal structures PDB 2vwu, 2vwv and 2vww and related ligandsdescribed in Bardelle, C. et al “Inhibitors of the Tyrosine KinaseEphb4. Part 1: Structure-Based Design and Optimization of a Series of2,4-Bis-Anilinopyrimidines”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18: 2776-2780(2008); the crystal structures PDB 2vwx, 2vwy, and 2vwz and relatedligands described in Bardelle, C. et al. “Inhibitors of the TyrosineKinase Ephb4. Part 2: Structure-Based Discovery and Optimisation of3,5-Bis Substituted Anilinopyrimidines”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18:5717 (2008); and, the crystal structure PDB 2vxo and related ligandsdescribed in Welin, M.et al. “Substrate Specificity and Oligomerizationof Human Gmp Synthetas”, J. Mol. Biol. 425: 4323 (2013).

FIG. 8MMMM presents examples of ERBB2 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure and related ligandsdescribed in Aertgeerts, K. et al “Structural Analysis of the Mechanismof Inhibition and Allosteric Activation of the Kinase Domain of HER2Protein”, J. Biol. Chem. 286: 18756-18765 (2011) and the crystalstructure and related ligands described in Ishikawa, T.et al. “Designand Synthesis of Novel Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2(HER2)/Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Dual Inhibitors Bearing aPyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidine Scaffold” J. Med. Chem. 54: 8030-8050 (2011).

FIG. 8NNNN presents examples of ERBB3 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Littlefield, P.et al. “An ATP-CompetitiveInhibitor Modulates the Allosteric Function of the HER3 Pseudokinase”,Chem. Biol. 21: 453-458 (2014).

FIG. 8OOOO presents examples ERBB4 Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Qiu, C. et al. “Mechanism of Activation andInhibition of the HER4/ErbB4 Kinase”, Structure 16: 460-467 (2008) andWood, E. R. et al. “6-Ethynylthieno[3,2-d]- and6-ethynylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-anilines as tunable covalent modifiersof ErbB kinases”, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. Usa 105: 2773-2778 (2008).

FIG. 8PPPP-8QQQQ present examples of FES Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Filippakopoulos, P. et al “Structural Coupling ofSH2-Kinase Domains Links Fes and Abl Substrate Recognition and KinaseActivation.” Cell 134: 793-803 (2008) and Hellwig, S. et al.“Small-Molecule Inhibitors of the c-Fes Protein-Tyrosine Kinase”, Chem.Biol. 19: 529-540 (2012).

FIG. 8RRRR presents examples of FYN Targeting Ligands wherein R is thepoint at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, Kinoshita, T. et. al. “Structure of human Fynkinase domain complexed with staurosporine”, Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 346: 840-844 (2006).

FIG. 8SSSS-8VVVV present examples of GSG2 (Haspin) Targeting Ligandswherein R is the point at which the Linker is attached. For additionalexamples and related ligands, see, the crystal structures PDB 3e7v, PDB3f2n, 3fmd and related ligands described in Filippakopoulos, P. et al.“Crystal Structure of Human Haspin with a pyrazolo-pyrimidine ligand”,to be published; the crystal structure PDB 3iq7 and related ligandsdescribed in Eswaran, J. et al. “Structure and functionalcharacterization of the atypical human kinase haspin”, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 106: 20198-20203 (2009); and, the crystal structure PDB 4qtcand related ligands described in Chaikuad, A. et al. “A unique inhibitorbinding site in ERK1/2 is associated with slow binding kinetics”, Nat.Chem. Biol. 10: 853-860 (2014).

FIG. 8WWWW-8AAAAA present examples of HCK Targeting Ligands wherein R isthe point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examples andrelated ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB lqcf and related ligandsdescribed in Schindler, T. et al. “Crystal structure of Hck in complexwith a Src family-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor”, Mol. Cell 3:639-648 (1999); the crystal structure PDB 2c0i and 2cOt and relatedligands described in Burchat, A. et al. “Discovery of A-770041, aSrc-Family Selective Orally Active Lck Inhibitor that Prevents OrganAllograft Rejection”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 16: 118 (2006); thecrystal structure PDB 2hk5 and related ligands described in Sabat, M.etal. “The development of 2-benzimidazole substituted pyrimidine basedinhibitors of lymphocyte specific kinase (Lck)”, Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 16: 5973-5977 (2006); the crystal structures PDB 3vry, 3vs3, 3vs6,and 3vs7 and related ligands described in Saito, Y. et al. “APyrrolo-Pyrimidine Derivative Targets Human Primary AML Stem Cells inVivo”, Sci Transl Med 5: 181ra52-181ra52 (2013); and, the crystalstructure PDB 41ud and related ligands described in Parker, L. J. et al“Kinase crystal identification and ATP-competitive inhibitor screeningusing the fluorescent ligand SKF86002”, Acta Crystallogr. Sect. D 70:392-404 (2014).

FIG. 8BBBBB-8FFFFF present examples of IGF1R Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2oj9 and relatedligands described in Velaparthi, U. et al. “Discovery and initial SAR of3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-ones as inhibitors ofinsulin-like growth factor 1-receptor (IGF-1R)”, Bioorg. Med. Chem.Lett. 17: 2317-2321 (2007); the crystal structure

PDB 3i81 and related ligands described in Wittman, M.D. et al.“Discovery of a 2,4-disubstituted pyrrolo[1,2-f][1,2,4]triazineinhibitor (BMS-754807) of insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF-1R)kinase in clinical development.”, J. Med. Chem. 52: 7360-7363 (2009);the crystal structure PDB 3nw5 and related ligands described inSampognaro, A.J. et al. “Proline isosteres in a series of2,4-disubstituted pyrrolo[1,2-f][1,2,4]triazine inhibitors of IGF-1Rkinase and IR kinase”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20: 5027-5030 (2010);the crystal structure PDB 3qqu and related ligands described inBuchanan, J. L. et al. “Discovery of 2,4-bis-arylamino-1,3-pyrimidinesas insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) inhibitors”, Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 21: 2394-2399 (2011); the crystal structure PDB 4d2rand related ligands described in Kettle, J.G. et al. “Discovery andOptimization of a Novel Series of Dyrk1B Kinase Inhibitors to Explore aMek Resistance Hypothesis”. J. Med. Chem. 58: 2834 (2015); the crystalstructure PDB 3fxq and related ligands described in Monferrer, D. et al.“Structural studies on the full-length LysR-type regulator TsaR fromComamonas testosteroni T-2 reveal a novel open conformation of thetetrameric LTTR fold”, Mol. Microbiol. 75: 1199-1214 (2010); the crystalstructure PDB 5fxs and related ligands described in Degorce, S. et al.“Discovery of Azd9362, a Potent Selective Orally Bioavailable andEfficacious Novel Inhibitor of Igf-R1”, to be published; the crystalstructure PDB 2zm3 and related ligands described in Mayer, S. C. et al.“Lead identification to generate isoquinolinedione inhibitors ofinsulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF -1R) for potential use incancer treatment”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 18: 3641-3645 (2008); thecrystal structure PDB 3f5p and related ligands described in “Leadidentification to generate 3-cyanoquinoline inhibitors of insulin-likegrowth factor receptor (IGF-1R) for potential use in cancer treatment”Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 19: 62-66 (2009); the crystal structure PDB31vp and related ligands described in Nemecek, C. et al. “Design ofPotent IGF1-R Inhibitors Related to Bis-azaindoles” Chem. Biol. DrugDes. 76: 100-106 (2010); the crystal structure PDB 3o23 and relatedligands described in Lesuisse, D. et al. “Discovery of the first non-ATPcompetitive IGF-1R kinase inhibitors: Advantages in comparison withcompetitive inhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem .Lett. 21: 2224-2228 (2011);the crystal structure PDB 3d94 and related ligands described in Wu, J.et al. “Small-molecule inhibition and activation-looptrans-phosphorylation of the IGF1 receptor”, Embo 1 27: 1985-1994(2008); and, the crystal structure PDB 5hzn and related ligandsdescribed in Stauffer, F.et al. “Identification of a5-[3-phenyl-(2-cyclic-ether)-methylether]-4-aminopyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidineseries of IGF-1R inhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 26: 2065-2067(2016).

FIG. 8GGGGG-8JJJJJ present examples of INSR Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached. For additional examplesand related ligands, see, the crystal structure PDB 2z8c and relatedligands described in Katayama, N. et al. “Identification of a keyelement for hydrogen-bonding patterns between protein kinases and theirinhibitors”, Proteins 73: 795-801 (2008); the crystal structure PDB 3ekkand related ligands described in Chamberlain, S. D. et al. “Discovery of4,6-bis-anilino-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines: Potent inhibitors of theIGF-1R receptor tyrosine kinase”, (2009) Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 19:469-473; the crystal structure PDB 3ekn and related ligands described inChamberlain, S. D. et al. “Optimization of4,6-bis-anilino-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine IGF-1R tyrosine kinaseinhibitors towards JNK selectivity”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 19:360-364 (2009); the crystal structure PDB 5els and related ligandsdescribed in Sanderson, M. P. et al. “BI 885578, a Novel IGF1R/INSRTyrosine Kinase Inhibitor with Pharmacokinetic Properties ThatDissociate Antitumor Efficacy and Perturbation of Glucose Homeostasis”Mol. Cancer Ther. 14: 2762-2772 “, (2015); the crystal structure PDB3eta and related ligands described in Patnaik, S. et al. “Discovery of3,5-disubstituted-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridines as potent inhibitors of theinsulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) tyrosine kinase”, Bioorg.Med. Chem. Lett. 19: 3136-3140 (2009); the crystal structure PDB 5hhwand related ligands described in Stauffer, F. et al. “Identification ofa5-[3-phenyl-(2-cyclic-ether)-methylether]-4-aminopyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidineseries of IGF-1R inhibitors”, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 26: 2065-2067(2016); and, the crystal structure PDB 4ibm and related ligandsdescribed in Anastassiadis, T. et al. “A highly selective dual insulinreceptor (IR)/insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) inhibitorderived from an extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) inhibitor”,J. Biol. Chem. 288: 28068-28077 (2013).

FIG. 8KKKKK-8PPPPP present examples of HBV Targeting Ligands wherein Ris the point at which the Linker is attached, Y is methyl or isopropyl,and X is N or C. For additional examples and related ligands, see,Weber, O.; et al. “Inhibition of human hepatitis B virus (HBV) by anovel non-nucleosidic compound in a transgenic mouse model.” AntiviralRes.54, 69-78 (2002); Deres, K.; et al. “Inhibition of hepatitis B virusreplication by drug-induced depletion of nucleocapsids.” Science, 299,893-896 (2003); Stray, S. J.; Zlotnick, A. “BAY 41-4109 has multipleeffects on Hepatitis B virus capsid assembly.” J. Mol. Recognit. 19,542-548 (2006); Stray, S. J.; et al. “heteroaryldihydropyrimidineactivates and can misdirect hepatitis B virus capsid assembly.” Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., 102, 8138-8143 (2005); Guan, H.; et al. “Thenovel compound Z060228 inhibits assembly of the HBV capsid.” Life Sci.133, 1-7 (2015); Wang, X. Y.; et al. “ In vitro inhibition of HBVreplication by a novel compound, GLS4, and its efficacy againstadefovir-dipivoxil-resistant HBV mutations.” Antiviral Ther. 17, 793-803(2012); Klumpp, K.; et al. “High-resolution crystal structure of ahepatitis B virus replication inhibitor bound to the viral coreprotein.” 112, 15196-15201 (2015); Qiu, Z.; et al. “Design and synthesisof orally bioavailable 4-methyl heteroaryldihydropyrimidine basedhepatitis B virus (HBV) capsid inhibitors.” J. Med. Chem. 59, 7651-7666(2016); Zhu, X.; et al.“2,4-Diaryl-4,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinazolin-5(1H)-one derivatives asanti-HBV agents targeting at capsid assembly.” Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett.20, 299-301 (2010); Campagna, M. R.; et al. “Sulfamoylbenzamidederivatives inhibit the assembly of hepatitis B virus nucleocapsids.” J.Virol. 87, 6931-6942 (2013); Campagna, M. R.; et al. “Sulfamoylbenzamidederivatives inhibit the assembly of hepatitis B virus nucleocapsids.” J.Virol. 87, 6931-6942 (2013); WO 2013096744 A1 titled “Hepatitis Bantiviral agents”; WO 2015138895 titled “Hepatitis B core proteinallosteric modulators”; Wang, Y. J.; et al. “A novel pyridazinonederivative inhibits hepatitis B virus replication by inducinggenome-free capsid formation.” Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 59,7061-7072 (2015); WO 2014033167 titled “Fused bicyclic sulfamoylderivatives for the treatment of hepatitis”; U.S. 20150132258 titled“Azepane derivatives and methods of treating hepatitis B infections”;and, WO 2015057945 “Hepatitis B viral assembly effector”.

FIG. 9 is a dendrogram of the human bromodomain family of proteinsorganized into eight subfamilies, which are involved in epigeneticsignaling and chromatin biology. Any of the proteins of the bromodomainfamily in FIG. 9 can be selected as a Target Protein according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 10 is compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV,Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X,and Formula XI.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION I. Definitions

Compounds are described using standard nomenclature. Unless definedotherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the samemeaning as is commonly understood by one of skill in the art to whichthis invention belongs.

The compounds in any of the Formulas described herein may be in the formof a racemate, enantiomer, mixture of enantiomers, diastereomer, mixtureof diastereomers, tautomer, N-oxide, isomer; such as rotamer, as if eachis specifically described unless specifically excluded by context.

The terms “a” and “an” do not denote a limitation of quantity, butrather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Theterm “or” means “and/or”. Recitation of ranges of values are merelyintended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually toeach separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicatedherein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specificationas if it were individually recited herein. The endpoints of all rangesare included within the range and independently combinable. All methodsdescribed herein can be performed in a suitable order unless otherwiseindicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The useof examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”), is intended merelyto better illustrate the invention and does not pose a limitation on thescope of the invention unless otherwise claimed.

The present invention includes compounds of Formula I, Formula II,Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, FormulaVIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII, Formula XIII,Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII, Formula XVIII,Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, and Formula XXII with at least onedesired isotopic substitution of an atom, at an amount above the naturalabundance of the isotope, i.e., enriched. Isotopes are atoms having thesame atomic number but different mass numbers, i.e., the same number ofprotons but a different number of neutrons.

Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into compounds of theinvention include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen,phosphorous, fluorine, chlorine and iodine such as ²H, ³H, ¹¹C, ¹³C,¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁷O, ¹⁸O, ¹⁸F, ³¹P, ³²P, ³⁵S, ³⁶ Cl, and ¹²⁵I respectively. Inone non-limiting embodiment, isotopically labelled compounds can be usedin metabolic studies (with, for example ¹⁴C), reaction kinetic studies(with, for example ²H or ³H), detection or imaging techniques, such aspositron emission tomography (PET) or single-photon emission computedtomography (SPECT) including drug or substrate tissue distributionassays, or in radioactive treatment of patients. In particular, an ¹⁸Flabeled compound may be particularly desirable for PET or SPECT studies.Isotopically labeled compounds of this invention and prodrugs thereofcan generally be prepared by carrying out the procedures disclosed inthe schemes or in the examples and preparations described below bysubstituting a readily available isotopically labeled reagent for anon-isotopically labeled reagent.

Isotopic substitutions, for example deuterium substitutions, can bepartial or complete. Partial deuterium substitution means that at leastone hydrogen is substituted with deuterium. In certain embodiments, theisotope is 90, 95 or 99% or more enriched in an isotope at any locationof interest. In one non-limiting embodiment, deuterium is 90, 95 or 99%enriched at a desired location.

In one non-limiting embodiment, the substitution of a hydrogen atom fora deuterium atom can be provided in any compound of Formula I, FormulaII, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, FormulaVIII, Formula IX, Formula X, Formula XI, Formula XII,

Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, Formula XVII,Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, or Formula XXII.

In one non-limiting embodiment, the substitution of a hydrogen atom fora deuterium atom occurs within one or more groups selected from any ofR′s or variables described herein, Linker, and Targeting Ligand. Forexample, when any of the groups are, or contain for example throughsubstitution, methyl, ethyl, or methoxy, the alkyl residue may bedeuterated (in non-limiting embodiments, CDH₂, CD₂H, CD₃, CH₂CD₃,CD₂CD₃, CHDCH₂D, CH₂CD₃, CHDCHD₂, OCDH₂, OCD₂H, or OCD₃ etc.). Incertain other embodiments, when two substituents are combined to form acycle the unsubstituted carbons may be deuterated.

The compound of the present invention may form a solvate with a solvent(including water). Therefore, in one non-limiting embodiment, theinvention includes a solvated form of the compound. The term “solvate”refers to a molecular complex of a compound of the present invention(including a salt thereof) with one or more solvent molecules.Non-limiting examples of solvents are water, ethanol, isopropanol,dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone and other common organic solvents. The term“hydrate” refers to a molecular complex comprising a compound of theinvention and water. Pharmaceutically acceptable solvates in accordancewith the invention include those wherein the solvent may be isotopicallysubstituted, e.g. D20, d6-acetone, d6-DMSO. olvate can be in a liquid orsolid form.

A dash (“—”) that is not between two letters or symbols is used toindicate a point of attachment for a substituent. For example,—(C═(O)NH₂ is attached through carbon of the carbonyl (C═O) group.

“Alkyl” is a branched or straight chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbongroup. In one non-limiting embodiment, the alkyl group contains from 1to about 12 carbon atoms, more generally from 1 to about 6 carbon atomsor from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms. In one non-limiting embodiment, thealkyl contains from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms. In certain embodiments,the alkyl is C₁-C₂, C₁-C₅, or C₁-C₆. The specified ranges as used hereinindicate an alkyl group having each member of the range described as anindependent species. For example, the term C₁-C₆ alkyl as used hereinindicates a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,or 6 carbon atoms and is intended to mean that each of these isdescribed as an independent species and therefore each subset isconsidered separately disclosed. For example, the term C₁-C₄ alkyl asused herein indicates a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1,2, 3, or 4 carbon atoms and is intended to mean that each of these isdescribed as an independent species. Examples of alkyl include, but arenot limited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl,sec-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, tent-pentyl, neopentyl,n-hexyl, 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane, 2,2-dimethylbutane, and2,3-dimethylbutane. In another embodiment, the alkyl group is optionallysubstituted. The term “alkyl” also encompasses cycloalkyl or carbocyclicgroups. For example, when a term is used that includes “alk” then“cycloalkyl” or “carbocyclic” can be considered part of the definition,unless unambiguously excluded by the context. For example and withoutlimitation, the terms alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, etc. can all beconsidered to include the cyclic forms of alkyl, unless unambiguouslyexcluded by context.

In one embodiment “alkyl” is a C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₁-C₉alkyl, C₁-C₈alkyl,C₁-C₇alkyl, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₄alkyl, C₁-C₃alkyl, or C₁-C₂alkyl.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has one carbon.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has two carbons.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has three carbons.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has four carbons.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has five carbons.

In one embodiment “alkyl” has six carbons.

Non-limiting examples of “alkyl” include: methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl,pentyl, and hexyl.

Additional non-limiting examples of “alkyl” include: isopropyl,isobutyl, isopentyl, and isohexyl.

Additional non-limiting examples of “alkyl” include: sec-butyl,sec-pentyl, and sec-hexyl.

Additional non-limiting examples of “alkyl” include: tent-butyl,tent-pentyl, and tent-hexyl.

Additional non-limiting examples of“alkyl” include: neopentyl, 3-pentyl,and active pentyl.

In another embodiment “alkyl” is “optionally substituted” with 1, 2, 3,or 4 substituents.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” is a C₃-C₈cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl,C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₅cycloalkyl, C₃-C₄cycloalkyl, C₄-C₈cycloalkyl,C₅-C₈cycloalkyl, or C₆-C₈cycloalkyl.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has three carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has four carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has five carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has six carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has seven carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has eight carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has nine carbons.

In one embodiment “cycloalkyl” has ten carbons.

Non-limiting examples of “cycloalkyl” include: cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, and cyclodecyl.

Additional non-limiting examples of “cycloalkyl” include dihydro-indeneand tetrahydronaphthalene wherein the point of attachment for each groupis on the cycloalkyl ring.

For example:

is an “cycloalkyl” group.

However,

is an “aryl” group.

In another embodiment “cycloalkyl” is a “optionally substituted” with 1,2, 3, or 4 sub stituents.

“Alkenyl” is a linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon groups havingone or more carbon-carbon double bonds that may occur at a stable pointalong the chain. The specified ranges as used herein indicate an alkenylgroup having each member of the range described as an independentspecies, as described above for the alkyl moiety. Examples of alkenylradicals include, but are not limited to ethenyl, propenyl, allyl,propenyl, butenyl and 4-methylbutenyl. The term “alkenyl” also embodies“cis” and “trans” alkenyl geometry, or alternatively, “E” and “Z”alkenyl geometry. In another embodiment, the alkenyl group is optionallysubstituted. The term “Alkenyl” also encompasses cycloalkyl orcarbocyclic groups possessing at least one point of unsaturation. In analternative embodiment “alkenyl” is “optionally substituted” with 1, 2,3, or 4 substituents.

“Alkynyl” is a branched or straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon grouphaving one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds that may occur at anystable point along the chain. The specified ranges as used hereinindicate an alkynyl group having each member of the range described asan independent species, as described above for the alkyl moiety.Examples of alkynyl include, but are not limited to, ethynyl, propynyl,1-butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, 1-pentynyl, 2-pentynyl, 3-pentynyl,4-pentynyl, 1-hexynyl, 2-hexynyl, 3-hexynyl, 4-hexynyl and 5-hexynyl. Inanother embodiment, the alkynyl group is optionally substituted. Theterm “Alkynyl” also encompasses cycloalkyl or carbocyclic groupspossessing at least one triple bond. In an alternative embodiment“alkynyl” is “optionally substituted” with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents.

“Alkylene” is a bivalent saturated hydrocarbon. Alkylenes, for example,can be a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 8 carbon moiety, 1 to 6 carbon moiety,or an indicated number of carbon atoms, for example C₁-C₂alkylene,C₁-C₃alkylene, C₁-C₄alkylene, C₁-C₅alkylene, or C₁-C₆alkylene.

“Alkenylene” is a bivalent hydrocarbon having at least one carbon-carbondouble bond. Alkenylenes, for example, can be a 2 to 8 carbon moiety, 2to 6 carbon moiety, or an indicated number of carbon atoms, for exampleC₂-C₄alkenylene.

“Alkynylene” is a bivalent hydrocarbon having at least one carbon-carbontriple bond. Alkynylenes, for example, can be a 2 to 8 carbon moiety, a2 to 6 carbon moiety, or an indicated number of carbon atoms, forexample C₂-C₄alkynylene.

“Halo” and “Halogen” refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.

“Haloalkyl” is a branched or straight-chain alkyl groups substitutedwith 1 or more halo atoms described above, up to the maximum allowablenumber of halogen atoms. Examples of haloalkyl groups include, but arenot limited to, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,chloromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl,heptafluoropropyl, difluorochloromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl,difluoroethyl, difluoropropyl, dichloroethyl and dichloropropyl.“Perhaloalkyl” means an alkyl group having all hydrogen atoms replacedwith halogen atoms. Examples include but are not limited to,trifluoromethyl and pentafluoroethyl.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” is a C₁-C₁₀haloalkyl, C₁-C₉haloalkyl,C₁-C₈haloalkyl, C₁-C₇haloalkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₅haloalkyl,C₁-C₄haloalkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, and C₁-C₂haloalkyl.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has one carbon.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has one carbon and one halogen.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has one carbon and two halogens.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has one carbon and three halogens.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has two carbons.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has three carbons.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has four carbons.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has five carbons.

In one embodiment “haloalkyl” has six carbons.

Non-limiting examples of “haloalkyl” include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “haloalkyl” include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “haloalkyl” include

Additional non-limiting examples of “haloalkyl” include:

“Chain” indicates a linear chain to which all other chains, long orshort or both, may be regarded as being pendant. Where two or morechains could equally be considered to be the main chain, “chain” refersto the one which leads to the simplest representation of the molecule.

“Haloalkoxy” indicates a haloalkyl group as defined herein attachedthrough an oxygen bridge (oxygen of an alcohol radical).

“Heterocycloalkyl” is an alkyl group as defined herein substituted witha heterocyclo group as defined herein.

“Arylalkyl” is an alkyl group as defined herein substituted with an arylgroup as defined herein.

Non-limiting examples of “arylalkyl” include:

In one embodiment “arylalkyl” is

In one embodiment the “arylalkyl” refers to a 2 carbon alkyl groupsubstituted with an aryl group.

Non-limiting examples of “arylalkyl” include:

In one embodiment the “arylalkyl” refers to a 3 carbon alkyl groupsubstituted with an aryl group.

“Heteroarylalkyl” is an alkyl group as defined herein substituted with aheteroaryl group as defined herein.

As used herein, “aryl” refers to a radical of a monocyclic or polycyclic(e.g., bicyclic or tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6,10, or 14 π electrons shared in a cyclic array) having 6-14 ring carbonatoms and zero heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system (“C₆₋₁₄aryl”). In some embodiments, an aryl group has 6 ring carbon atoms (“C₆aryl”; e.g., phenyl). In some embodiments, an aryl group has 10 ringcarbon atoms (“C₁₀ aryl”; e.g., naphthyl such as 1-naphthyl and2-naphthyl). In some embodiments, an aryl group has 14 ring carbon atoms(“C₁₄ aryl”; e.g., anthracyl). “Aryl” also includes ring systems whereinthe aryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclylor heterocyclyl groups wherein the radical or point of attachment is onthe aryl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbon atomscontinue to designate the number of carbon atoms in the aryl ringsystem. The one or more fused carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups can be4 to 7 or 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclylor heterocyclyl groups that optionally contain 1, 2, or 3 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur,silicon and boron, to form, for example, a 3,4-methylenedioxyphenylgroup. In one non-limiting embodiment, aryl groups are pendant. Anexample of a pendant ring is a phenyl group substituted with a phenylgroup. In another embodiment, the aryl group is optionally substitutedas described above. In certain embodiments, the aryl group is anunsubstituted C₆₋₁₄ aryl. In certain embodiments, the aryl group is asubstituted C₆₋₁₄ aryl. An aryl group may be optionally substituted withone or more functional groups that include but are not limited to, halo,hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, haloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclo.

In one embodiment “aryl” is a 6 carbon aromatic group (phenyl).

In one embodiment “aryl” is a 10 carbon aromatic group (napthyl).

In one embodiment “aryl” is a 6 carbon aromatic group fused to aheterocycle wherein the point of attachment is the aryl ring.Non-limiting examples of “aryl” include indoline, tetrahydroquinoline,tetrahydroisoquinoline, and dihydrobenzofuran wherein the point ofattachment for each group is on the aromatic ring.

For example

is an “aryl” group.

However,

is a “heterocycle” group.

In one embodiment “aryl” is a 6 carbon aromatic group fused to acycloalkyl wherein the point of attachment is the aryl ring.Non-limiting examples of “aryl” include dihydro-indene andtetrahydronaphthalene wherein the point of attachment for each group ison the aromatic ring.

For example

is an “aryl” group.

However,

is a “cycloalkyl” group.

In another embodiment “aryl” is “optionally substituted” with 1, 2, 3,or 4 substitutents.

The term “heterocyclyl”, “heterocycle”, and “heterocyclo” includessaturated, and partially saturated heteroatom-containing ring radicals,where the heteroatoms may be selected from nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen.Heterocyclic rings comprise monocyclic 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10membered rings, as well as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16membered bicyclic ring systems (which can include bridged fused andspiro-fused bicyclic ring systems). It does not include rings containing—O—O—.—O—S— or —S—S— portions. Said “heterocyclyl” group may beoptionally substituted, for example, with 1, 2, 3, 4 or moresubstituents that include but are not limited to, hydroxyl, Boc, halo,haloalkyl, cyano, alkyl, aralkyl, oxo, alkoxy, and amino.

Examples of saturated heterocyclo groups include saturated 3, 4, 5, or6-membered heteromonocyclic groups containing 1, 2, 3, or 4 nitrogenatoms [e.g. pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolinyl,piperazinyl]; saturated 3, 4, 5, or 6-membered heteromonocyclic groupcontaining 1 or 2 oxygen atoms and 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms [e.g.morpholinyl]; saturated 3, 4, 5, or 6-membered heteromonocyclic groupcontaining 1 or 2 sulfur atoms and 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms [e.g.,thiazolidinyl]. Examples of partially saturated heterocyclyl radicalsinclude but are not limited to, dihydrothienyl, dihydropyranyl,dihydrofuryl, and dihydrothiazolyl.

Examples of partially saturated and saturated heterocyclo groups includebut are not limited to, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidinyl,pyrrolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, tetrahydropyranyl,thiazolidinyl, dihydrothienyl, 2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxanyl,indolinyl, isoindolinyl, dihydrobenzothienyl, dihydrobenzofuryl,isochromanyl, chromanyl, 1,2-dihydroquinolyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinolyl, 1 ,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolyl,2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-3-aza-fluorenyl,5,6,7-trihydro-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-α]isoquinolyl,3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[1,4]oxazinyl, benzo[1,4]dioxanyl,2,3-dihydro-1H-1λ′-benzo[d]isothiazol-6-yl, dihydropyranyl,dihydrofuryl, isoquinolin- I(2H)-onyl, benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-onyl,1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[d]midazol-2-onyl, benzo[d]thiazole-2(3H)-onyl,1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-onyl, 2(1H)-pyridinonyl, 2-piperazinonyl,indolinyl, and dihydrothiazolyl.

The term“heterocyclyl”, “heterocycle”, and “heterocyclo” groups alsoinclude moieties where heterocyclic radicals are fused/condensed witharyl or heteroaryl radicals: such as unsaturated condensed heterocyclicgroup containing 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 nitrogen atoms, for example, indoline,isoindoline, unsaturated condensed heterocyclic group containing 1 or 2oxygen atoms and 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms, unsaturated condensedheterocyclic group containing 1 or 2 sulfur atoms and 1, 2, or 3nitrogen atoms, and saturated, partially unsaturated and unsaturatedcondensed heterocyclic group containing 1 or 2 oxygen or sulfur atoms.

In one embodiment “heterocycle” refers to a cyclic ring with onenitrogen and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment “heterocycle” refers to a cyclic ring with onenitrogen and one oxygen and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment “heterocycle” refers to a cyclic ring with twonitrogens and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment “heterocycle” refers to a cyclic ring with one oxygenand 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment “heterocycle” refers to a cyclic ring with one sulfurand 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 carbon atoms.

Non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include aziridine, oxirane,thiirane, azetidine, 1,3-diazetidine, oxetane, and thietane.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include pyrrolidine,3-pyrroline, 2-pyrroline, pyrazolidine, and imidazolidine.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” includetetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxolane, tetrahydrothiophene, 1,2-oxathiolane,and 1,3-oxathiolane.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include piperidine,piperazine, tetrahydropyran, 1,4-dioxane, thiane, 1,3-dithiane,1,4-dithiane, morpholine, and thiomorpholine.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include indoline,tetrahydroquinoline, tetrahydroisoquinoline, and dihydrobenzofuranwherein the point of attachment for each group is on the heterocyclicring.

For example,

is a “heterocycle” group.

However,

is an “aryl” group.

Non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” also include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include:

Non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” also include:

Non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” also include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heterocycle” include:

In another embodiment “heterocycle” is “optionally substituted” with 1,2, 3, or 4 sub stituents.

The term “heteroaryl” denotes a monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., bicyclicor tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6, 10, or 14 πelectrons shared in a cyclic array) and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, heteroatomsindependently selected from O, N, and S, wherein the ring nitrogen andsulfur atom(s) are optionally oxidized, and nitrogen atom(s) areoptionally quarternized. Examples include but are not limited to,unsaturated 5 to 6 membered heteromonocyclyl groups containing 1, 2, 3,or 4 nitrogen atoms, such as pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, 2-pyridyl,3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl[e.g., 4H-1,2,4-triazolyl, 1H-1 ,2,3-triazolyl, 2H-1,2,3-triazolyl];unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heteromonocyclic groups containing anoxygen atom, for example, pyranyl, 2-furyl, 3-furyl, etc.; unsaturated5- or 6-membered heteromonocyclic groups containing a sulfur atom, forexample, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, etc.; unsaturated 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms and 1 to 3nitrogen atoms, for example, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl [e.g.,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl]; unsaturated 5or 6-membered heteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atoms and1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, for example, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl [e.g.,1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,5-thiadiazolyl]. Additionalexamples include 8-, 9-, or 10-membered heteroaryl bicyclic groups suchas indazolyl, indolyl, imidazo[1,5-a]pyridinyl, benzimidazolyl,4(3H)-quinazolinonyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, isoindolyl,thienothienyl, indolizinyl, benzofuranyl, isobenzofuranyl, benzothienyl,isobenzothienyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, purinyl, coumarinyl,cinnolinyl, and triazolopyridinyl.

In one embodiment “heteroaryl” is a 5 membered aromatic group containing1, 2, 3, or 4 nitrogen atoms.

Non-limiting examples of 5 membered “heteroaryl” groups include pyrrole,furan, thiophene, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole, tetrazole, isoxazole,oxazole, oxadiazole, oxatriazole, isothiazole, thiazole, thiadiazole,and thiatriazole.

Additional non-limiting examples of 5 membered “heteroaryl” groupsinclude:

In one embodiment “heteroaryl” is a 6 membered aromatic group containing1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms (i.e. pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl,pyrimidinyl, and pyrazinyl). Non-limiting examples of 6 membered“heteroaryl” groups with 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms include:

In one embodiment “heteroaryl” is a 9 membered bicyclic aromatic groupcontaining 1 or 2 atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that are bicyclic includeindole, benzofuran, isoindole, indazole, benzimidazole, azaindole,azaindazole, purine, isobenzofuran, benzothiophene, benzoisoxazole,benzoisothiazole, benzooxazole, and benzothiazole.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that arebicyclic include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that arebicyclic include:

Additional non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that arebicyclic include:

In one embodiment “heteroaryl” is a 10 membered bicyclic aromatic groupcontaining 1 or 2 atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that are bicyclic includequinoline, isoquinoline, quinoxaline, phthalazine, quinazoline,cinnoline, and naphthyridine.

Additional non-limiting examples of “heteroaryl” groups that arebicyclic include:

In another embodiment “heteroaryl” is “optionally substituted” with 1,2, 3, or 4 subsituents.

The term “optionally substituted” denotes the substitution of a groupherein by a moiety including, but not limited to, C₁-C₁₀alkyl,C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀alkynyl, C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkenyl,C₁-C₁₂ heterocycloalkyl, C₃-C₁₂ heterocycloalkenyl, alkoxy, aryl,aryloxy, heteroaryl, heteroaryloxy, amino, C₁-C₁₀alkylamino,dialkylamino, arylamino, diarylamino, alkylsulfonamino, arylsulfonamino,alkylimino, arylimino, alkylsulfonimino, arylsulfonimino, hydroxyl,halo, thio, alkylthio, arylthio, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acylamino,aminoacyl, aminothioacyl, amidino, guanidine, ureido, cyano, nitro,azido, acyl, thioacyl, acyloxy, carboxyl, and carboxylic ester.

In another embodiment any suitable group may be present on a“substituted” or “optionally substituted” position if indicated thatforms a stable molecule and meets the desired purpose of the inventionand includes, but is not limited to, e.g., halogen (which canindependently be F, Cl, Br or I); cyano; hydroxyl; nitro; azido;alkanoyl (such as a C₂-C₆ alkanoyl group); carboxamide; alkyl,cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryloxy such as phenoxy; thioalkylincluding those having one or more thioether linkages; alkylsulfinyl;alkylsulfonyl groups including those having one or more sulfonyllinkages; aminoalkyl groups including groups having more than one Natoms; aryl (e.g., phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, or the like, each ringeither substituted or unsubstituted); arylalkyl having for example, 1 to3 separate or fused rings and from 6 to about 14 or 18 ring carbonatoms, with benzyl being an exemplary arylalkyl group; arylalkoxy, forexample, having 1 to 3 separate or fused rings with benzyloxy being anexemplary arylalkoxy group; or a saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocycle having 1 to 3 separate or fused rings with one or more N, Oor S atoms, or a heteroaryl having 1 to 3 separate or fused rings withone or more N, O or S atoms, e.g. coumarinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl,quinazolinyl, pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl,thienyl, thiazolyl, triazinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl,indolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiazolyl, tetrahydrofuranyl,tetrahydropyranyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, piperazinyl, andpyrrolidinyl. Such groups may be further substituted, e.g. with hydroxy,alkyl, alkoxy, halogen and amino.

In certain embodiments “optionally substituted” includes one or moresubstituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxyl, amino,cyano, —CHO, —COOH, —CONH₂, alkyl including C₁-C₆alkyl, alkenylincluding C₂-C₆alkenyl, alkynyl including C₂-C₆alkynyl, —C₁-C₆alkoxy,alkanoyl including C₂-C₆alkanoyl, C₁-C₆alkylester, (mono- anddi-C₁-C₆alkylamino)C₀-C₂alkyl, haloalkyl including C₁-C₆haloalkyl,hydoxyC₁-C₆alkyl, ester, carbamate, urea,sulfonamide,-C₁-C₆alkyl(heterocyclo), C₁-C₆alkyl(heteroaryl),-C₁-C₆alkyl(C₃-C₇cycloalkyl), O—C₁-C₆alkyl(C₃-C₇cycloalkyl), B(OH)₂,phosphate, phosphonate and haloalkoxy including C₁-C₆haloalkoxy. In someembodiments, the suitable group present on a “substituted” or“optionally substituted” is divalent including, but not limited to, oxo(═O), ═S, ═CH₂, etc. The suitable group on a “substituted” or “optionalsubstituted” position may be monovalent, divalent, or trivalent suchthat it forms a stable molecule and meets the desired purpose of theinvention.

In one embodiment a group described herein that can be substituted with1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents is substituted with one substituent.

In one embodiment a group described herein that can be substituted with1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents is substituted with two substituents.

In one embodiment a group described herein that can be substituted with1, 2, 3, or 4 sub stituents is substituted with three sub stituents.

In one embodiment a group described herein that can be substituted with1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents is substituted with four substituents.

“Aliphatic” refers to a saturated or unsaturated, straight, branched, orcyclic hydrocarbon. “Aliphatic” is intended herein to include, but isnot limited to, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, andcycloalkynyl moieties, and thus incorporates each of these definitions.In one embodiment, “aliphatic” is used to indicate those aliphaticgroups having 1-20 carbon atoms. The aliphatic chain can be, forexample, mono-unsaturated. di-unsaturaied, tri-unsaturated, orpolyunsaturated, or alkynyl. Unsaturated aliphatic groups can be in acis or trans configuration. In one embodiment, the aliphatic groupcontains from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, more generally from 1 to about6 carbon atoms or from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the aliphatic group contains from 1 to about 8 carbonatoms. In certain embodiments, the aliphatic group is C₁-C₂, C₁-C_(3,)C₁-C_(4,) C₁-05 or C₁-C_(6.) The specified ranges as used hereinindicate an aliphatic group having each member of the range described asan independent species. For example, the term C₁-C₆ aliphatic as usedherein indicates a straight or branched alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl grouphaving from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 carbon atoms and is intended to meanthat each of these is described as an independent species. For example,the term C₁-C₄ aliphatic as used herein indicates a straight or branchedalkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group having from 1, 2, 3, or 4 carbon atomsand is intended to mean that each of these is described as anindependent species. In one embodiment, the aliphatic group issubstituted with one or more functional groups that results in theformation of a stable moiety.

The term “heteroaliphatic” refers to an aliphatic moiety that containsat least one heteroatom in the chain, for example, an amine, carbonyl,carboxy, oxo, thio, phosphate, phosphonate, nitrogen, phosphorus,silicon, or boron atoms in place of a carbon atom. In one embodiment,the only heteroatom is nitrogen. In one embodiment, the only heteroatomis oxygen. In one embodiment, the only heteroatom is sulfur.

“Heteroaliphatic” is intended herein to include, but is not limited to,heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, heterocycloalkyl,heterocycloalkenyl, and heterocycloalkynyl moieties. In one embodiment,“heteroaliphatic” is used to indicate a heteroaliphatic group (cyclic,acyclic, substituted, unsubstituted, branched or unbranched) having 1-20carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the heteroaliphatic group is optionallysubstituted in a manner that results in the formation of a stablemoiety. Nonlimiting examples of heteroaliphatic moieties arepolyethylene glycol, polyalkylene glycol, amide, polyamide, polylactide,polyglycolide, thioether, ether, alkyl-heterocycle-alkyl,—O-alkyl-O-alkyl, alkyl-O-haloalkyl, etc.

A “dosage form” means a unit of administration of an active agent.Examples of dosage forms include tablets, capsules, injections,suspensions, liquids, emulsions, implants, particles, spheres, creams,ointments, suppositories, inhalable forms, transdermal forms, buccal,sublingual, topical, gel, mucosal, and the like. A “dosage form” canalso include an implant, for example an optical implant.

An “effective amount” as used herein, means an amount which provides atherapeutic or prophylactic benefit.

As used herein “endogenous” refers to any material from or producedinside an organism, cell, tissue or system.

As used herein, the term “exogenous” refers to any material introducedfrom or produced outside an organism, cell, tissue or system.

By the term “modulating,” as used herein, is meant mediating adetectable increase or decrease in the level of a response in a subjectcompared with the level of a response in the subject in the absence of atreatment or compound, and/or compared with the level of a response inan otherwise identical but untreated subject. The term encompassesperturbing and/or affecting a native signal or response therebymediating a beneficial therapeutic response in a subject, preferably, ahuman.

“Parenteral” administration of an pharmaceutical composition includes,e.g., subcutaneous (s.c.), intravenous (i.v.), intramuscular (i.m.),intrasternal injection, or infusion techniques.

As used herein, the terms “peptide,” “polypeptide,” and “protein” areused interchangeably, and refer to a compound comprised of amino acidresidues covalently linked by peptide bonds. A protein or peptide mustcontain at least two amino acids, and the maximum number of amino acidspresent within the protein or peptide's sequence is typically comparableto up to that found in nature. Polypeptides include any peptide orprotein comprising two or more amino acids joined to each other bypeptide bonds. As used herein, the term refers to both short chains,which also commonly are referred to in the art as peptides,oligopeptides and oligomers, for example, and to longer chains, whichgenerally are referred to in the art as proteins, of which there aremany types. “Polypeptides” include, for example, biologically activefragments, substantially homologous polypeptides, oligopeptides,homodimers, heterodimers, variants of polypeptides, modifiedpolypeptides, derivatives, analogs, fusion proteins, among others. Thepolypeptides include natural peptides, recombinant peptides, syntheticpeptides, or a combination thereof.

To “treat” a disease as the term is used herein, means to reduce thefrequency or severity of at least one sign or symptom of a disease ordisorder experienced by a subject (i.e. palliative treatment) or todecrease a cause or effect of the disease or disorder (i.e.disease-modifying treatment).

Throughout this disclosure, various aspects of the invention can bepresented in a range format. It should be understood that thedescription in range format is merely for convenience and should not beconstrued as a limitation on the scope of the invention. The descriptionof a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all thepossible subranges as well as individual numerical values within thatrange. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should beconsidered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3,from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., aswell as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 2.7, 3,4, 5, 5.3, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

As used herein, “pharmaceutical compositions” are compositionscomprising at least one active agent, and at least one other substance,such as a carrier. “Pharmaceutical combinations” are combinations of atleast two active agents which may be combined in a single dosage form orprovided together in separate dosage forms with instructions that theactive agents are to be used together to treat any disorder describedherein.

As used herein, “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” is a derivative ofthe disclosed compound in which the parent compound is modified bymaking inorganic and organic, non-toxic, acid or base addition saltsthereof. The salts of the present compounds can be synthesized from aparent compound that contains a basic or acidic moiety by conventionalchemical methods. Generally, such salts can be prepared by reacting freeacid forms of these compounds with a stoichiometric amount of theappropriate base (such as Na, Ca, Mg, or K hydroxide, carbonate,bicarbonate, or the like), or by reacting free base forms of thesecompounds with a stoichiometric amount of the appropriate acid. Suchreactions are typically carried out in water or in an organic solvent,or in a mixture of the two. Generally, non-aqueous media like ether,ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, or acetonitrile are typical, wherepracticable. Salts of the present compounds further include solvates ofthe compounds and of the compound salts.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are notlimited to, mineral or organic acid salts of basic residues such asamines; alkali or organic salts of acidic residues such as carboxylicacids; and the like. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts include theconventional non-toxic salts and the quaternary ammonium salts of theparent compound formed, for example, from non-toxic inorganic or organicacids. For example, conventional non-toxic acid salts include thosederived from inorganic acids such as hydrochloric, hydrobromic,sulfuric, sulfamic, phosphoric, nitric and the like; and the saltsprepared from organic acids such as acetic, propionic, succinic,glycolic, stearic, lactic, malic, tartaric, citric, ascorbic, pamoic,maleic, hydroxymaleic, phenylacetic, glutamic, benzoic, salicylic,mesylic, esylic, besylic, sulfanilic, 2-acetoxybenzoic, fumaric,toluenesulfonic, methanesulfonic, ethane disulfonic, oxalic, isethionic,HOOC—(CH₂)_(n)—COOH where n is 0-4, and the like, or using a differentacid that produces the same counterion. Lists of additional suitablesalts may be found, e.g., in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17thed., Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa., p. 1418 (1985).

The term “carrier” applied to pharmaceutical compositions/combinationsof the invention refers to a diluent, excipient, or vehicle with whichan active compound is provided.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” means an excipient that isuseful in preparing a pharmaceutical composition/combination that isgenerally safe, non-toxic and neither biologically nor otherwiseinappropriate for administration to a host, typically a human. In oneembodiment, an excipient is used that is acceptable for veterinary use.

A “patient” or “host” or “subject” is a human or non-human animal inneed of treatment or prevention of any of the disorders as specificallydescribed herein, for example that is modulated by a natural (wild-type)or modified (non-wild type) protein that can be degraded according tothe present invention, resulting in a therapeutic effect. Typically, thehost is a human. A “host” may alternatively refer to for example, amammal, primate (e.g., human), cow, sheep, goat, horse, dog, cat,rabbit, rat, mice, fish, bird and the like.

A “therapeutically effective amount” of a pharmaceuticalcomposition/combination of this invention means an amount effective,when administered to a host, to provide a therapeutic benefit such as anamelioration of symptoms or reduction or diminution of the diseaseitself.

II. Compounds of the Present Invention

In one aspect, a compound of Formula I or Formula II is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula III is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula IV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula V is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula VI or Formula VII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula VIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula IX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula X or Formula XI is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound of Formula XII or XIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound of Formula XII or XIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XIV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XV is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XVI is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XVII or XVIII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XIX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition; wherein all variables are defined asabove.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XX is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula XXI or XXII is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-VIII or XII-XIX, R¹ is hydrogen. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I-VIII or XII-XOX, R¹ is fluoro.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-VIII or XII-XIX, R² is hydrogen. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I-VIII or XII-XOX, R² is fluoro.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is hydrogen. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(1a) is hydrogen.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is methyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is ethyl. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is isopropyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI,R³ is tert-butyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) ismethyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is ethyl. Inany one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is isopropyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is tert-butyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is trifluoromethyl. In anyone embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is trichloroethyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is trifluoroethyl. In any one embodimentof Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is trifluoromethyl. In any one embodimentof Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is trichloroethyl. In any one embodiment ofFormulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is trifluoroethyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is ethylenyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is ethynyl. In any one embodiment ofFormulas XII-XXII, R³′ is ethylenyl. In any one embodiment of FormulasXII-XXII, R³′ is ethynyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is cyclopropyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is cyclobutyl. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is cyclopentyl. In any one embodiment of FormulasI-XI, R³ is cyclohexyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII,R^(3a) is cyclopropyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII,R^(3a) is cyclobutyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a)is cyclopentyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) iscyclohexyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is heterocycle. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is phenyl. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is naphthyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI,R³ is pyridinyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ isimidazolinyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is pyrimidinyl.In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is heterocycle. Inany one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is phenyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is naphthyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is pyridinyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is imidazolinyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is pyrimidinyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is hydroxyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is methoxy. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is ethoxy. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII,R^(3a) is hydroxyl. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a)is methoxy. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) isethoxy.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is amino. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is methylamino. In any one embodiment ofFormulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is amino. In any one embodiment of FormulasXII-XXII, R^(3a) is methylamino.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is thio. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is thio.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is acetyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is methyl carboxyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is acetyl. In any one embodimentof Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is methyl carboxyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is methylsulfonyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is methylsulfonyl.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is chloro. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is fluoro. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is bromo. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³is iodo. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is chloro.In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is fluoro. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is bromo. In any one embodimentof Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is iodo.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is cyano. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³ is azido. In any one embodiment ofFormulas I-XI, R³ is nitro. In any one embodiment of Formulas I-XI, R³is R⁵. In any one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is cyano. Inany one embodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is azido. In any oneembodiment of Formulas XII-XXII, R^(3a) is nitro.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-II, VIII-XIV, or XIX-XXII, m is 1.In any one embodiment of Formulas I-II, VIII-XIV, or XIX-XXII, m is 2.In any one embodiment of Formulas I-II, VIII-XIV, or XIX-XXII, m is 3.In any one embodiment of Formulas I-II, VIII-XIV, or XIX-XXII, m is 4.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 1. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 2. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 3. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 4. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 5. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV-XIII, or XV-XXII, n is 6.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I, II, XII, or XIII, o is 1. In anyone embodiment of Formulas I, II, XII, or XIII, o is 2. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I, II, XII, or XIII, o is 3.

In any one embodiment of Formulas V or XVI, p is 1. In any oneembodiment of Formulas V or XVI, p is 2. In any one embodiment ofFormulas V or XVI, p is 3. In any one embodiment of Formulas V or XVI, pis 4. In any one embodiment of Formulas V or XVI, p is 5.

In any one embodiment of Formulas VI, VII, XVII, or XVIII, q is 1. Inany one embodiment of Formulas VI, VII, XVII, or XVIII, q is 2.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I, II, or VI-XI, X^(A) is CH. In anyone embodiment of Formulas I, II, or VI-XI, X^(A) is N. In any oneembodiment of Formulas I, II, or VI-XI, X^(A) is CR³.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV, or VI-XI, X^(B) is CH2. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV, or VI-XI, X^(B) is CHR³. Inany one embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV, or VI-XI, X^(B) is NH. In anyone embodiment of Formulas I, II, IV, or VI-XI, X^(B) is NR³. In any oneembodiment of Formulas III, VI, or VII, R⁸ is hydrogen. In any oneembodiment of Formulas III, VI, or VII, R⁸ is methyl. In any oneembodiment of Formulas III, VI, or VII, R⁸ is R⁵.

In any one embodiment of Formulas I-VIII or XII-XIX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formulas I and VIII-XI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XII and XIX-XXII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula I, X, or XI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula I, X, or XI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula II,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula II,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula III,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula III,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In one embodiment of Formula V,

can be selected from: the group consisting of:

In one embodiment of Formula XVI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula V,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula VI,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula VI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula VII,

is selected from:

In any one embodiment of Formula VII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula VIII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula VIII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula IX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula IX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XIII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XIII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XIV,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XV,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XVI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XVII,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XVII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XVIII,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XVIII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XIX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XIX

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XX,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XXI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XXI,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XXII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In any one embodiment of Formula XII,

can be selected from the group consisting of:

In cetain embodiments of Formula I, X or XI

In certain embodiments of Formula II,

In certain embodiments of Formula VI,

In certain embodiments of Formula XII.

In certain embodiments of Formula XIII,

In certain embodiments of Formula XVIII,

In certain embodiments of Formula XXI,

Representative examples of compounds of Formula I include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula II include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula III include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula IV include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula V include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula VI include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula VII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula VIII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula IX include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula X include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XI include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XIII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XIV include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XV include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XVI include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XVII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XVIII include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XIX include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XX include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XXI include:

Representative examples of compounds of Formula XXII include:

In one aspect, a compound is provided of one of the following formulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound is provided of mone of the followingformulas:

wherein all vairables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound is provided of one of the following formulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound is provided of one of the following formulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, a compound is provided of one of the followingformulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound is provided of one of the following formulas:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one aspect, a compound is provided of Formula IA, Formula IIA,Formula IIIA, or Formula IVA:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrierto form a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

W²⁰⁰ is O or S;

R^(201a) is selected from the group consisting of—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₁-C₂alkyl)(monocyclic heterocycle),—(C₁-C₂alkyl)(aryl) and —(C₁-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), wherein R²⁰¹a issubstituted with R²⁰⁸ and is optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; andwherein the attachment point of the monocyclic heterocycle is a carbonatom; or

R^(201a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, and —(CS)R²⁰⁸;

R²⁰²a is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₆alkyl,—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heterocycle),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl) and —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), wherein R^(202a) issubstituted with R²⁰⁸ and is optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; or

R^(202a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, or —(CS)R²⁰⁸;

R^(203a) is selected from the group consisting of—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(monocyclic heterocycle),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl), and —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), wherein R^(2′) ^(3a)is substituted with R²⁰⁸ and optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; or

R^(203a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, —(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸), and —OR²⁰⁸;

R^(204a) is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₆alkyl,—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heterocycle),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl), and —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), wherein R^(204a) issubstituted with R²⁰⁸ and optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; or

R^(204a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, —(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸), and —OR²⁰⁸;

R²⁰¹ and R²⁰² are independently at each occurrence selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,C₂-C₆alkynyl, —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heterocycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), and acyl, wherein each R²⁰¹ and R²⁰² otherthan hydrogen can be optionally substituted with one or more groups, forexample 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; or

R²⁰¹ is

R²⁰³ and R²⁰⁴ are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, halo (for example fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine),—OR²⁰⁷, —SR²⁰⁷, —NR²⁰⁷R^(207′), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, —(CO)R²⁰⁶, —CH═CH(CO)R²⁰⁶, and nitro,wherein each R²⁰³ and R²⁰⁴ other than hydrogen and halo can besubstituted with one or more groups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups,selected from R²⁰⁵;

R²⁰⁵ is independently selected at each occurrence from the groupconsisting of C₁-C₁₂alkyl, C₁-C₁₂haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₂alkenyl,C₂-C₁₂alkynyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₂heterocycle,aryl, heteroaryl, —OR²⁰⁷, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R^(207′)), —S(R²⁰⁷), —(CO)R²⁰⁶,—(CS)R²⁰⁶, —(C═NH)R²⁰⁶, —(SO)R²⁰⁶, —(SO₂)R²⁰⁶, halo, cyano, azido, R²⁰⁸,and nitro; in one embodiment R²⁰⁵ cannot be R²⁰⁸;

R²⁰⁶ is independently selected at each occurrence form the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₂alkyl, C₁-C₁₂haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₂alkenyl,C₂-C₁₂alkynyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₂heterocycle,aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxyl, C₁-C₆alkoxy, thio, C₁-C₆thioalkyl, —NH₂,—NH(C₁-C₆alkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle, aryl, or heteroaryl),and —N(independently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle,aryl, or heteroaryl)₂;

R²⁰⁷ and R^(207′) are independently selected at each occurrence from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₂alkyl, C₁-C₁₂haloalkyl,C₂-C₁₂alkenyl, C₂-C₁₂alkynyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkyl, C₃-C₁₂cycloalkenyl,C₃-C₁₂heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —(CO)R²⁰⁶, —(CS)R²⁰⁶, —(CS)R²⁰⁶,—(C═NH)R²⁰⁶, —(SO)R²⁰⁶, and —(SO₂)R²⁰⁶;

Y200 is O, S, —CH₂—, —CHR²⁰⁵—, or —C(R²⁰⁵)₂—;

Z²⁰¹ is selected from hydroxyl or amino;

Z²⁰² is selected from O, S, or CR²¹²R²¹³;

R²⁰⁹ and R²¹⁰ are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, and C₁-C₆haloalkyl;

R²¹¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, azido,cyano, and heteroaryl;

R²¹², R²¹³, R²¹⁴ andR²¹⁵ are in dependently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, —OR²⁰⁷, cyano, azido, halo, —NHR²⁰⁷,—NR²⁰⁷R^(207′)C₂-C₄alkenyl, C₂-C₄alkynyl, C₁-C₄alkyl, andC₁-C₄haloalkyl, or

R²¹² and R²¹⁴ can come together with the carbons to which they areattached to form a carbon-carbon double bond; or

R²¹² and R²¹⁴ can come together with the carbons to which they areattached to a 3- to 6-membered carbocyclic ring;

wherein if R²¹² is hydroxyl, then at least one of R²¹³, R²¹⁴, and R²¹⁵is not hydrogen;

wherein if R²¹³ is hydroxyl, then at least one of R²¹², R²¹⁴, and R²¹⁵is not hydrogen;

R²¹⁶ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl,hydroxymethyl, and fluoromethyl;

is selected at each occurrence from a single or double bond;

each R²⁰⁸ is independently a-Linker-Targeting Ligand;

Linker is a bivalent chemical group that attaches R²⁰⁸ to a TargetingLigand; and

Targeting Ligand is a molecule that binds to a Target Protein, whereinthe Target Protein is a mediator of a disease in a host.

In one embodiment, Linker is a bivalent chemical group that attaches aDegron to a Targeting Ligand.

In one embodiment, Linker is selected from

X¹ and X² are independently selected from the group consisting of abond, NR⁴, CH₂, CHR⁴, C(R⁴)₂, O, and S;

R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of a bond, alkyl, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)alkyl,—C(O)Oalkyl, —C(S)—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—,—N(alkyl)C(O)—, —C(O)N(alkyl)—, —O—, —S—, —NH—, —N(alkyl)—,—CH(—O—R²⁶)—, —CH(—NR⁴R^(4′))—, —C(—O—R²⁶)alkyl-, —C(—NR⁴R⁴′)alkyl-,—C(R⁴⁰R⁴⁰)—, -alkyl(R²⁷)-alkyl(R²⁸)—, —C(R²⁷R²⁸)—, —P(O)(OR²⁶)O—,—P(O)(OR²⁶)—, —NR⁴C(O)NR^(4′)—, alkene, haloalkyl, alkoxy,alkyneheteroarylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycle, aliphatic,heteroaliphatic, heteroaryl, lactic acid, glycolic acid, carbocycle,-(ethylene -(lactic-co-glycolic acid)₁₋₆-, -(propylene glycol)₁₋₆-,—O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—,—S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—, —S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, and—NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—, wherein the 1-6 can be independently 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or6, wherein the 1-12 can be independently 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11 or 12, and wherein one or more of the CH₂ or NH groups can bemodified by substitution of a H for a methyl, ethyl, cyclopropyl, F (ifon carbon), etc, as described herein, and optionally, a heteroatom,heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cycloaliphatic group is interspersed inthe chain.

Certain non-limiting examples include —O—CH(CH₃)—CH(CH₃)CH—O—,CH(CH₃)CH—O—, —O—CH(CH₃)—CH₂CH—O—, etc.;

each of which R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ is optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from R¹⁰¹ or alternatively asdescribed in the Definitions section;

R¹⁰¹ is independently at each occurrence selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, haloalkyl, alkoxy,hydroxyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, CN, —COOalkyl, COOH, NO₂, F,Cl, Br, I, CF₃, NH₂, NHalkyl, N(alkyl)₂, aliphatic, and heteroaliphatic;

R²⁶ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, silane,arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, alkene, alkyne, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclic, aliphatic and heteroaliphatic;

R²⁷ and R²⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, alkyl, and amine, or together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached, form C(O), C(S), C═CH₂, a C₃-C₆ spirocarbocycle, or a4-, 5-, or 6-membered spiroheterocycle comprising 1 or 2 heteroatomsselected from N and O, or form a 1 or 2 carbon bridged ring; and

R⁴⁰ is selected at each occurrence selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, azide,amino, cyano, —NH(aliphatic, including alkyl), —N(aliphatic, includingalkyl)₂, —NHSO₂(aliphatic, including alkyl), —N(aliphatic, includingalkyl)SO₂alkyl, —NHS02(aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclic),—N(alkyl)SO₂(aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclic) —NHSO₂alkenyl,—N(alkyl)SO₂alkenyl, —NHSO₂alkynyl, —N(alkyl)SO₂alkynyl, haloalkyl,aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroalkyl, heterocyclic,and carbocyclic; and wherein all other variables are described herein.

In one embodiment Targeting Ligand is a small molecule that binds to aTargeted Protein.

In one embodiment the Targeted Protein is a mediator of abnormalcellular proliferation in a host in need of such therapy.

In another aspect, a compound is provided of Formula VA, Formula VIA, orFormula VIIA:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative orprodrug thereof, optionally in in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrierto form a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

Z^(200A) is selected from the group consisting of —OR²⁰⁷ and—N(R²⁰⁷)(R^(207,));

Z^(200B) is selected from the group consisting of —O(CO)R²⁰⁸,—N(R²⁰⁷)(CO)R²⁰⁸, —O(SO)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(SO)R²⁰⁸, —O(SO₂)R²⁰⁸,—N(R²⁰⁷)(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, —O(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸) and—OR²⁰⁸;

R^(213a) is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₆alkyl,—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heterocycle),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl), and —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl), wherein R^(213a) issubstituted with R²⁰⁸ and optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵; or

R^(213a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, —(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸) and —OR²⁰⁸, wherein if R^(213a) is—OR²⁰⁸, then at least one of R²¹², R²¹⁴, and R²¹⁵ cannot be hydrogen;

R^(215a) is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₆alkyl,—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(cycloalkyl), —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heterocycle),—(C₀-C₂alkyl)(aryl), and —(C₀-C₂alkyl)(heteroaryl); wherein R^(215a) issubstituted with R²⁰⁸ and optionally substituted with one or moregroups, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵;

or R^(215a) is selected from the group consisting of —(CO)R²⁰⁸,—(SO)R²⁰⁸, —(SO₂)R²⁰⁸, —(CS)R²⁰⁸, —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸) and —OR²⁰⁸; and

wherein all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound is provided of Formula VIIIA:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative, orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a composition;

wherein:

R²⁵⁰ and R²⁵¹ are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl,heterocyclic, aryl, heteroaryl, halo, azide, cyano, —OR²⁰⁷,—N(R²⁰⁷)(R^(207′)), and —SR²⁰⁷;

R²⁵³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl,C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, aryl,heteroaryl, and cyano;

R²⁵² is selected from the group consisting of —N(R²⁰⁷)(R²⁰⁸), and—OR²⁰⁸; or

R²⁵² is a heterocyclic or heteroaryl group containing at least onenitrogen atom through which it is attached substituted with at least oneR²⁰⁸ group, and optionally substituted with one or more groups, forexample 1, 2, 3, or 4 groups, selected from R²⁰⁵;

and wherein all other variables are defined as above.

In another aspect, a compound of Formula IXA is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative, orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a composition;

wherein:

R²⁵⁴ is selected from the group consisting of

wherein

each instance of Q²⁰¹ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of N, CH, CR²⁰⁵, and CR^(255a), wherein at least one of Q²⁰¹is CR^(255a);

each instance of Q²⁰² is independently selected from the groupconsisting of N, CH, CR²⁰⁵, and CR^(255b), wherein at least one of Q²⁰²is CR^(255b);

R^(255a) is a heterocyclic moiety containing at least one nitrogen atomand attached via a carbon atom, wherein the heterocyclic moiety may besubstituted with one or more, for example 1, 2, 3, or 4, R²⁰⁵ groups,and wherein the heterocyclic moiety may be substituted with one or moreoxo groups as allowed by valence;

R^(255b) is a heterocyclic moiety containing at least one nitrogen atom,wherein the heterocyclic moiety may be substituted with one or more, forexample 1, 2, 3, or 4, R²⁰⁵ groups, and wherein the heterocyclic moietymay be substituted with one or more oxo groups as allowed by valence;

and wherein all other variables are defined as above.

Non-limiting examples of compounds of the present invention include:

Non-limiting examples of compounds of the present invention include:

In another aspect, a compound is provided of Formula I-B or Formula I-C:

wherein Linker is a bond or a bivalent or multivalent chemical groupthat attaches the Degron to the Targeting Ligand as described herein;

Linker^(B) is selected from -(Linker)^(B) as defined herein; in oneembodiment, Linker^(B) is covalently attached to at least one Degron andis not attached to a Targeting Ligand;

Targeting Ligand is a molecule that binds to a Target Protein, whereinthe Target Protein is a mediator of a disease in a host;

Degron is selected from:

wherein the Degron may optionally be substituted with one or more, forexample 1, 2, 3, or 4, substituents selected from R¹⁰¹;

wherein the Linker is covalently joined to the Degron as allowed byvalence; and

wherein all other variables are defined as above.

In another embodiment, a Degron is provided selected from:

In one embodiment, a compound of Formula A is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative, orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

Q^(A) is selected from the group consisting of NR⁸, O, S, C═O, S═O, andSO₂;

Q^(B) is CR³ or N; and

wherein all other variables are defined as above.

In another embodiment, a compound of Formula B is provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, isotopic derivative, orprodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier toform a pharmaceutical composition;

wherein:

Q^(m) is selected from the group consisting of NR^(8a), O, S, C═O, S═O,and SO₂;

Q^(B1) is CR^(3a) or N; and

wherein all other variables are defined as above.

III. Linkers

A Linker is included in the Degraders of Formula I, Formula II, FormulaIII, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII,Formula IX, Formula X, and Formula XI. Linker is a bond or a chemicallystable bivalent group that attaches a Degron to a Targeting Ligand. Insome embodiments, Linker can have a closed valence, and thus willcontain one or more covalent bonds to ensure a complete valence, whichmay be to one or more hydrogen atoms, or in the case of carboxyl,sulfonyl, thiol, thiophenol, alcohol, or phenol groups can also be thedeprotonated species and salts thereof, and for amines can also be theammonium species and salts thereof.

Linker as described herein can be used in either direction, i.e., eitherthe left end is linked to the Degron and the right end to the TargetLinker, or the left end is linked to the Target Linker and the right endis linked to the Degron. In one embodiment, Linker is a bivalentchemical group. According to the invention, any desired linker can beused as long as the resulting compound has a stable shelf life for atleast 2 months, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year as part of apharmaceutically acceptable dosage form, and itself is pharmaceuticallyacceptable.

In a typical embodiment, the Linker has a chain of 2 to 14, 15, 16, 17,18 or 20 or more carbon atoms of which one or more carbons can bereplaced by a heteroatom such as O, N, S, or P. In certain embodimentsthe chain has 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19 or 20 contiguous atoms in the chain. For example, the chain mayinclude 1 or more ethylene glycol units that can be contiguous,partially contiguous or non-contiguous (for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 ethylene glycol units). In certain embodiments thechain has at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 contiguous chains which canhave branches which can be independently alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, cycloalkylor heterocyclic substituents.

In other embodiments, the linker can include or be comprised of one ormore of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, lactic acid and/or glycolicacid. In general, propylene glycol adds hydrophobicity, while propyleneglycol adds hydrophilicity. Lactic acid segments tend to have a longerhalf-life than glycolic acid segments. Block and random lacticacid-co-glycolic acid moieties, as well as ethylene glycol and propyleneglycol, are known in the art to be pharmaceutically acceptable and canbe modified or arranged to obtain the desired half-life andhydrophilicity. In certain aspects, these units can be flanked orinterspersed with other moieties, such as aliphatic, including alkyl,heteroaliphatic, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl, etc., asdesired to achieve the appropriate drug properties.

In one embodiment Linker is a moiety selected from Formula LI, FormulaLII, Formula LIII, Formula LIV, Formula LV, Formula LVI, and FormulaLVII:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In an additional embodiment, the Linker is a moiety selected fromFormula LVIII, LIX, and LX:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In other embodiments of LVIII, LIX and LX, a carbocyclic ring is used inplace of the heterocycle.

The following are non-limiting examples of Linkers that can be used inthis invention. Based on this elaboration, those of skill in the artwill understand how to use the full breadth of Linkers that willaccomplish the goal of the invention.

As certain non-limiting examples, Formula LI, Formula LII, Formula LIII,Formula LIV, Formula LV, Formula LVI, or Formula LVII include:

In an additional embodiment Linker is selected from:

In an additional embodiment Linker is selected from:

In one embodiment X^(i) is attached to the Targeting Ligand. In anotherembodiment X² is attached to the Targeting Ligand.

Non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴include:

Additional non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, andR²⁴ include:

Additional non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, andR²⁴ include:

In additional embodiments, the Linker moiety is an optionallysubstituted (poly)ethylene glycol having at least 1, at least 2, atleast 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, atleast 9, at least 10, ethylene glycol units, or optionally substitutedalkyl groups interspersed with optionally substituted, O, N, S, P or Siatoms. In certain embodiments, Linker is flanked, substituted, orinterspersed with an aryl, phenyl, benzyl, alkyl, alkylene, orheterocycle group. In certain embodiments, Linker may be asymmetric orsymmetrical. In some embodiments, Linker is a substituted orunsubstituted polyethylene glycol group ranging in size from about 1 toabout 12 ethylene glycol units, between 1 and about 10 ethylene glycolunits, about 2 about 6 ethylene glycol units, between about 2 and 5ethylene glycol units, between about 2 and 4 ethylene glycol units. Inany of the embodiments of the compounds described herein, Linker groupmay be any suitable moiety as described herein.

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof: —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-, —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkoxyl)-,—NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkoxyl)-OCH₂—, —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(loweralkoxyl)-(lower alkyl)-OCH₂—, —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-(loweralkyl)-OCH₂—, —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(heterocycloalkyl)—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(heterocycloalkyl)-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-Aryl-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(heteroaryl)-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-(heteroaryl)-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-Aryl-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-NH-Aryl-O—CH₂—,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH20)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-O-Aryl-CH₂,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-cycloalkyl-O-Aryl-,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-cycloalkyl-O-heteroaryl-,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-(heterocycle)—CH₂,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂)_(n1)-(heterocycle)-(heterocycle)—CH_(2,) and—NR⁶¹-(heterocycle)—CH₂; wherein n1 is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or10; and R⁶¹ is H, methyl, or ethyl.

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:—N(R⁶¹)-(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—,—O—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O (CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—,—O—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—O—;—N(R⁶¹)—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—O—;—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—O—;—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—;—O(CH₂)_(m1)O(CH₂)_(m2)O(CH₂)_(p1)O(CH₂)_(q1)OCH₂—;—O(CH₂)_(m1)O(CH₂)_(m2)O(CH₂)_(p1)O(CH₂)_(q1)OCH₂—; wherein m1, n2, o1,p1, q1, and r1 are independently 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and R⁶¹ is H, methyl,or ethyl.

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

wherein

m1, n2, o1, p1, q2, and rl are independently 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

wherein R⁷¹ is —O—, —NH, Nalkyl, heteroaliphatic, aliphatic, or —Nme.

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consistingof:

In additional embodiments, Linker is selected from:

In certain embodiments, Linker is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments Linker is selected from the group consisting of:

In the above structures

represents

In certain embodiments, Linker can be a 4-24 carbon atom linear chains,wherein one or more the carbon atoms in the linear chain can be replacedor substituted with oxygen, nitrogen, amide, fluorinated carbon, etc.,such as the following:

In certain embodiments, Linker can be a nonlinear chain, and can be, orinclude, aliphatic or aromatic or heteroaromatic cyclic moieties.

In certain embodiments, Linker may include contiguous, partiallycontiguous or non-contiguous ethylene glycol unit groups ranging in sizefrom about 1 to about 12 ethylene glycol units, between 1 and about 10ethylene glycol units, about 2 about 6 ethylene glycol units, betweenabout 2 and 5 ethylene glycol units, between about 2 and 4 ethyleneglycol units, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12ethylene glycol units.

In certain embodiments, Linker may have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 fluorine substituents. In another embodimentLinker is perfluorinated. In yet another embodiment Linker is apartially or fully fluorinated poly ether. Nonlimiting examples offluorinated Linker moieties include:

In certain embodiments, where the Target Ligand binds more than oneprotein (i.e., is not completely selective), selectivity may be enhancedby varying Linker length where the ligand binds some of its targets indifferent binding pockets, e.g., deeper or shallower binding pocketsthan others. Therefore, the length can be adjusted as desired.

In another embodiment, -Linker-Targeting Ligand is -(Linker)^(B),wherein -(Linker)^(B) is a monovalent group. In one embodiment,-(Linker)^(B) is covalently attached to at least one Degron and is notattached to a Targeting Ligand. In another embodiment, -Linker-TargetingLigand is -(Linker)^(C), wherein -(Linker)^(C) is covalently attached toa Targeting Ligand and one or more additional Targeting Ligands and/orDegrons.

In one embodiment, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In one embodiment, -(Linker)^(B) is a moiety selected from FormulaL^(B)I, Formula L^(B)II, Formula L^(B)III, Formula L^(B)IV, FormulaL^(B)V, Formula L^(B)VI, and Formula L^(B)VII:

wherein all variables are defined as above.

In an additional embodiment, -(Linker)^(B) is a moiety selected fromFormula L^(B)VIII, L^(B)IX, and L^(B)X:

wherein all variables are defined as above.. In other embodiments ofL^(B)VIII, L^(B)IX and L^(B)X, a carbocyclic ring is used in place ofthe heterocycle.

The following are non-limiting examples of -(Linker)^(B) moieties thatcan be used in this invention. Based on this elaboration, those of skillin the art will understand how to use the full breadth of -(Linker)^(B)moieties that will accomplish the goal of the invention.

As certain non-limiting examples, Formula L^(B)I, Formula L^(B)II,Formula L^(B)III, Formula L^(B)IV, Formula L^(B)V, Formula L^(B)VI, orFormula L^(B)VII include:

In an additional embodiment -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In an additional embodiment -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

Non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴include:

Additional non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, andR²⁴ include:

Additional non-limiting examples of moieties of R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, andR²⁴ include:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is an optionally substitutedethylene glycol having at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4,at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10,ethylene glycol units, or optionally substituted alkyl groupsinterspersed with optionally substituted, O, N, S, P or Si atoms. Incertain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is flanked, substituted, orinterspersed with an aryl, phenyl, benzyl, alkyl, alkylene, orheterocycle group. In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) may beasymmetric or symmetrical. In some embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is asubstituted or unsubstituted polyethylene glycol group ranging in sizefrom about 1 to about 12 ethylene glycol units, between 1 and about 10ethylene glycol units, about 2 about 6 ethylene glycol units, betweenabout 2 and 5 ethylene glycol units, between about 2 and 4 ethyleneglycol units. In any of the embodiments of the compounds describedherein, -(Linker)^(B) group may be any suitable moiety as describedherein.

In additional embodiments, the -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of: —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-X²², —(CH₂)_(n1)-(loweralkoxyl)-X²², —NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkoxyl)-OCH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(lower alkoxyl)-(lower alkyl)-OCH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-(lower alkyl)-OCH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂)_(n1)-(heterocycloalkyl)-X²², —NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(loweralkyl)-O—CH₂—X²², —NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(heterocycloalkyl)-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-Aryl-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(heteroaryl)-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-(heteroaryl)-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-Aryl-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-NH-Aryl-O—CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-(lower alkyl)-O-Aryl-CH₂—X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-cycloalkyl-O-Aryl-X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂O)_(n1)-cycloalkyl-O-heteroaryl-X²²,—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂)_(n1)-(cycloalkyl)-O-(heterocycle)—CH₂—X²²—NR⁶¹(CH₂CH₂)_(n1)-(heterocycle)-(heterocycle)—CH₂—X²², and—NR⁶¹-(heterocycle)—CH₂—X²²;

wherein n1 is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10; and

R⁶¹ is H, methyl, or ethyl.

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:—N(R⁶¹)—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—X²²,—O—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—X²²,—O—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OH;—N(R⁶¹)—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(o1)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OH;—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(ol)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OH;—(CH₂)_(m1)—O(CH₂)_(n2)—O(CH₂)_(ol)—O(CH₂)_(p1)—O(CH₂)_(q1)—O(CH₂)_(r1)—OCH₂—X²²;—O(CH₂)_(m1)O(CH₂)_(n2)O(CH₂)_(p1)O(CH₂)_(q1)OCH₂—X²²; and—O(CH₂)_(m1)O(CH₂)_(n2)O(CH₂)_(p1)O(CH₂)_(q1)OCH₂—X²²; wherein m1, n2,o1, p1, q1, and r1 are independently 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and R⁶¹ is H,methyl, or ethyl.

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

wherein m1, n2, o1, p1, q2, and rl are independently 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

wherein R⁷¹ is —O—, —NH, Nalkyl, heteroaliphatic, aliphatic, or —NMe.

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In the above embodiments X²² is selected such that a compoundsufficiently stable or the intended use results.

In additional embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In certain embodiments -(Linker)^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of:

In the above structures

represents

In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) can be a 4-24 carbon atom linearchains, wherein one or more the carbon atoms in the linear chain can bereplaced or substituted with oxygen, nitrogen, amide, fluorinatedcarbon, etc., such as the following:

In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) can be a nonlinear chain, and canbe, or include, aliphatic or aromatic or heteroaromatic cyclic moieties.

In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) may include contiguous, partiallycontiguous or non-contiguous ethylene glycol unit groups ranging in sizefrom about 1 to about 12 ethylene glycol units, between 1 and about 10ethylene glycol units, about 2 about 6 ethylene glycol units, betweenabout 2 and 5 ethylene glycol units, between about 2 and 4 ethyleneglycol units, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12ethylene glycol units.

In certain embodiments, -(Linker)^(B) may have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 fluorine substituents. In anotherembodiment -(Linker)^(B) is perfluorinated. In yet another embodiment-(Linker)^(B) is a partially or fully fluorinated poly ether.Nonlimiting examples of fluorinated -(Linker)^(B) moieties include:

In certain embodiments, the length can be adjusted as desired or asfound necessary for the desired application.

IV. Target Proteins

Degradation of cellular proteins is required for cell homeostasis andnormal cell function, such as proliferation, differentiation and celldeath. When this system becomes dysfunctional or does not identify andabate abnormal protein behavior in vivo, a disease state can arise in ahost, such as a human. A large range of proteins can cause, modulate oramplify diseases in vivo, as well known to those skilled in the art,published in literature and patent filings as well as presented inscientific presentations.

Therefore, in one embodiment, a selected Degrader compound of thepresent invention can be administered in vivo in an effective amount toa host in need thereof to degrade a selected protein that mediates adisorder to be treated. The selected protein target may modulate adisorder in a human via a mechanism of action such as modification of abiological pathway, pathogenic signaling or modulation of a signalcascade or cellular entry.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a protein that is not drugablein the classic sense in that it does not have a binding pocket or anactive site that can be inhibited or otherwise bound, and cannot beeasily allosterically controlled. In another embodiment, the TargetProtein is a protein that is drugable in the classic sense, yet fortherapeutic purposes, degradation of the protein is preferred toinhibition.

The Target Protein is recruited with a Targeting Ligand, which is aligand for the Target Protein. Typically the Targeting Ligand binds theTarget Protein in a non-covalent fashion. In another embodiment, theTarget Protein is covalently bound to the Degron in a manner that can beirreversible or reversible.

In one embodiment, the selected Target Protein is expressed from a genethat has undergone an amplification, translocation, deletion, orinversion event which causes or is caused by a medical disorder. Incertain aspects, the selected Target Protein has beenpost-translationally modified by one, or a combination, ofphosphorylation, acetylation, acylation including propionylation andcrotylation, N-linked glycosylation, amidation, hydroxylation,methylation and poly-methylation, O-linked glycosylation,pyrogultamoylation, myristoylation, farnesylation, geranylgeranylation,ubiquitination, sumoylation, or sulfation which causes or is caused by amedical disorder.

As contemplated herein, the present invention includes a Degrader with aTargeting Ligand that binds to a Target Protein of interest. The TargetProtein is any amino acid sequence to which a Degrader can be boundwhich by degradation thereof, causes a beneficial therapeutic effect invivo.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a non-endogenous peptide suchas that from a pathogen or toxin. In another embodiment, the TargetProtein can be an endogenous protein that mediates a disorder. Theendogenous protein can be either the normal form of the protein or anaberrant form. For example, the Target Protein can be a mutant proteinfound in cancer cells, or a protein, for example, where a partial, orfull, gain-of-function or loss-of-function is encoded by nucleotidepolymorphisms. In some embodiments, the Degrader targets the aberrantform of the protein and not the normal form of the protein.

In another embodiment, the Target Protein can mediate an inflammatorydisorder or an immune disorder, including an auto-immune disorder.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a non-endogenous protein from avirus, as non-limiting examples, HIV, HBV, HCV, RSV, HPV, CMV,flavivirus, pestivirus, coronavirus, noroviridae, etc.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a non-endogenous protein from abacteria, which may be for example, a gram positive bacteria, gramnegative bacteria or other, and can be a drug-resistant form ofbacteria.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a non-endogenous protein from afungus. In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a non-endogenousprotein from a prion. In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a proteinderived from a eukaryotic pathogen, for example a protist, helminth,etc.

In one aspect, the Target Protein mediates chromatin structure andfunction. The Target Protein may mediate an epigenetic action such asDNA methylation or covalent modification of histones. An example ishistone deacetylase (HDAC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11).Alternatively, the Target Protein may be a bromodomain, which arereaders of lysine acetylation (for example, BRD1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9 and T. FIG. 9 illustrates the proteins of the bromodomain family,which, for example, can act as Target Proteins according to the presentinvention.

Other nonlimiting examples of Target Proteins are a structural protein,receptor, enzyme, cell surface protein, a protein involved in apoptoticsignaling, aromatase, helicase, mediator of a metabolic process(anabolism or catabolism), antioxidant, protease, kinase,oxidoreductase, transferase, hydrolase, lyase, isomerase, ligase, enzymeregulator, signal transducer, structural molecule, binding activity(protein, lipid carbohydrate), cell motility protein, membrane fusionprotein, cell communication mediator, regulator of biological processes,behavioral protein, cell adhesion protein, protein involved in celldeath, protein involved in transport (including protein transporteractivity, nuclear transport, ion transporter, channel transporter,carrier activity, permease, secretase or secretion mediator, electrontransporter, chaperone regulator, nucleic acid binding, transcriptionregulator, extracellular organization and biogenesis regulator, andtranslation regulator).

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is a modulator of a signalingcascade related to a known disease state. In another embodiment, theTarget Protein mediates a disorder by a mechanism different frommodulating a signaling cascade. Any protein in a eukaryotic system or amicrobial system, including a virus, bacteria or fungus, as otherwisedescribed herein, are targets for proteasomal degradation using thepresent invention. The Target Protein may be a eukaryotic protein, andin some embodiments, a human protein.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is RXR, DHFR, Hsp90, a kinase,HDM2, MDM2, BET bromodomain-containing protein, HDAC, IDH1, Mcl-1, humanlysine methyltransferase, a nuclear hormone receptor, aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR), RAS, RAF, FLT, SMARC, KSR, NF2L, CTNB, CBLB, BCL.

In one embodiment, a bromodomain containing protein has histone acetyltransferase activity.

In one embodiment, the bromodomain containing protein is BRD2, BRD3,BRD4, BRDT or ASH1L.

In one embodiment, the bromodomain containing protein is a non-BETprotein.

In one embodiment, the non-BET protein is BRD7 or BRD9.

In one embodiment, the FLT is not FLT 3. In one embodiment, the RAS isnot RASK. In one embodiment, the RAF is not RAF1. In one embodiment, theSMARC is not SMARC_(2.) In one embodiment, the KSR is not KSR1. In oneembodiment, the NF2L is not NF2L2. In one embodiment, the CTNB is notCTNB1. In one embodiment, the BCL is not BCL6.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is selected from: EGFR, FLT3,RAF1, SMRCA2, KSR1, NF2L2, CTNB1, CBLB, BCL6, and RASK.

In another embodiment, the Target Protein is not selected from: EGFR,FLT3, RAF1, SMRCA2, KSR1, NF2L2, CTNB1, CBLB, BCL6, and RASK.

In one embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is an EGFR ligand, a FLT3ligand, a RAF1 ligand, a SMRCA2 ligand, a KSR1 ligand, a NF2L2 ligand, aCTNB1 ligand, a CBLB ligand, a BCL6 ligand, or a RASK ligand.

In one embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is not an EGFR ligand, a FLT3ligand, a RAF1 ligand, a SMRCA2 ligand, a KSR1 ligand, a NF2L2 ligand, aCTNB1 ligand, a CBLB ligand, a BCL6 ligand, or a RASK ligand.

The present invention may be used to treat a wide range of diseasestates and/or conditions, including any disease state and/or conditionin which a protein is dysregulated and where a patient would benefitfrom the degradation of proteins.

For example, a Target Protein can be selected that is a known target fora human therapeutic, and the therapeutic can be used as the TargetingLigand when incorporated into the Degrader according to the presentinvention. These include proteins which may be used to restore functionin a polygenic disease, including for example B7.1 and B7, TINFR1m,TNFR2, NADPH oxidase, Bc12/Bax and other partners in the apoptosispathway, C₅a receptor, HMG-CoA reductase, PDE V phosphodiesterase type,PDE IV phosphodiesterase type 4, PDE I, PDEII, PDEIII, squalene cyclaseinhibitor, CXCR1, CXCR2, nitric oxide (NO) synthase, cyclo-oxygenase 1,cyclo-oxygenase 2, 5HT receptors, dopamine receptors, G Proteins, e.g..,Gq, histamine receptors, 5-lipoxygenase, tryptase serine protease,thymidylate synthase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, GAPDHtrypanosomal, glycogen phosphorylase, Carbonic anhydrase, chemokinereceptors, JAW STAT, RXR and similar, HIV 1 protease, HIV 1 integrase,influenza, neuraminidase, hepatitis B reverse transcriptase, sodiumchannel, multi drug resistance (MDR), protein P-glycoprotein (and MRP),tyrosine kinases, CD23, CD124, tyrosine kinase p56 lck, CD4, CDS, IL-2receptor, IL-1 receptor, TNF-alphaR, ICAM1, Cat+channels, VCAM, VLA-4integrin, selectins, CD40/CD4OL, neurokinins and receptors, inosinemonophosphate dehydrogenase, p38 MAP Kinase, Ras/Raf/MER/ERK pathway,interleukin-1 converting enzyme, caspase, HCV, NS3 protease, HCV NS3 RNAhelicase, glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase, rhinovirus 3Cprotease, herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-I), protease, cytomegalovirus(CMV) protease, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase, cyclin dependent kinases,vascular endothelial growth factor, oxytocin receptor, microsomaltransfer protein inhibitor, bile acid transport inhibitor, 5 alphareductase inhibitors, angiotensin 11, glycine receptor, noradrenalinereuptake receptor, endothelin receptors, neuropeptide Y and receptor,estrogen receptors, androgen receptors, adenosine receptors, adenosinekinase and AMP deaminase, purinergic receptors (P2Y1, P2Y2, P2Y4, P2Y6,P2X1-7), farnesyltransferases, geranylgeranyl transferase, TrkA areceptor for NGF, beta-amyloid, tyrosine kinase Flk-IIKDR, vitronectinreceptor, integrin receptor, Her-2/neu, telomerase inhibition, cytosolicphospholipaseA2 and EGF receptor tyrosine kinase. Additional proteintargets include, for example, ecdysone 20-monooxygenase, ion channel ofthe GABA gated chloride channel, acetylcholinesterase, voltage-sensitivesodium channel protein, calcium release channel, and chloride channels.Still further Target Proteins include Acetyl-CoA carboxylase,adenylosuccinate synthetase, protoporphyrinogen oxidase, andenolpyruvylshikimate-phosphate synthase.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a kinase towhich the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or binds including, butnot limited to, a tyrosine kinase (e.g., AATK, ABL, ABL2, ALK, AXL, BLK,BMX, BTK, CSF1R, CSK, DDR1, DDR2, EGFR, EPHA1, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA4,EPHA5, EPHA6, EPHA7, EPHA8, EPHA10, EPHB1, EPHB2, EPHB3, EPHB4, EPHB6,ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, FER, FES, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FGR, FLT1,FLT3, FLT4, FRK, FYN, GSG2, HCK, IGF1R, ILK, INSR, INSRR, IRAK4, ITK,JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, KDR, KIT, KSR1, LCK, LMTK2, LMTK3, LTK, LYN, MATK,MERTK, MET, MLTK, MST1R, MUSK, NPR1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PDGFRA,PDGFRB, PLK4, PTK2, PTK2B, PTK6, PTK7, RET, ROR1, ROR2, ROS1, RYK,SGK493, SRC, SRMS, STYK1, SYK, TEC, TEK, TEX14, TIE1, TNK1, TNK2,TNNI3K, TXK, TYK2, TYRO3, YES1, orZAP70).

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a kinase towhich the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or binds including, butnot limited to, a serine/threonine kinase (e.g., casein kinase 2,protein kinase A, protein kinase B, protein kinase C, Raf kinases, CaMkinases, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALK1, ALK2, ALK3, ALK4, Aurora A, Aurora B,Aurora C, CHK1, CHK2, CLK1, CLK2, CLK3, DAPK1, DAPK2, DAPK3, DMPK, ERK1,ERK2, ERKS, GCK, GSK3, HIPK, KHS1, LKB1, LOK, MAPKAPK2, MAPKAPK, MNK1,MSSK1, MST1, MST2, MST4, NDR, NEK2, NEK3, NEK6, NEK7, NEK9, NEK11, PAK1,PAK2, PAK3, PAK4, PAK5, PAK6, PIM1, PIM2, PLK1, RIP2, RIPS, RSK1, RSK2,SGK2, SGK3, SIK1, STK33, TAO1, TAO2, TGF-beta, TLK2, TSSK1, TSSK2, ULK1,or ULK2).

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a kinase towhich the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or binds including, butnot limited to a cyclin dependent kinase for example CDK1, CDK2, CDK3,CDK4, CDKS, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDK10, CDK11, CDK12, or CDK13.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a kinase towhich the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or binds including, butnot limited to a leucine-rich repeat kinase (e.g., LRRK2).

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a kinase towhich the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or binds including, butnot limited to a lipid kinase (e.g., PIK3CA, PIK3CB) or a sphingosinekinase (e.g. SIP).

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a BETbromodomain-containing protein to which the Targeting Ligand is capableof binding or binds including, but not limited to, ASH1L, ATAD2, BAZ1A,BAZ1B, BAZ2A, BAZ2B, BRD1, BRD2, BRD3, BRD4, BRD5, BRD6, BRD7, BRD8,BRD9, BRD10, BRDT, BRPF1, BRPF3, BRWD3, CECR2, CREBBP, EP300, FALZ,GCN5L2, KIAA1240, LOC_(93349,) MLL, PB1, PCAF, PHIP, PRKCBP1, SMARCA2,SMARCA4, SP100, SP110, SP140, TAF1, TAF1L, TIF1a, TRIM28, TRIM33,TRIM66, WDR9, ZMYND11, and MLL4. In certain embodiments, a BETbromodomain-containing protein is BRD4.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is derived from a nuclearprotein to which the Targeting Ligand is capable of binding or bindsincluding, but not limited to, BRD2, BRD3, BRD4, AntennapediaHomeodomain Protein, BRCA1, BRCA2, CCAAT-Enhanced-Binding Proteins,histones, Polycomb-group proteins, High Mobility Group Proteins,Telomere Binding Proteins, FANCA, FANCD₂, FANCE, FANCF, hepatocytenuclear factors, Mad2, NF-kappa B, Nuclear Receptor Coactivators,CREB-binding protein, p55, p107, p130, Rb proteins, p53, c-fos, c-jun,c-mdm2, c-myc, and c-rel.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a member of the Retinoid XReceptor (RXR) family and the disorder treated is a neuropsychiatric orneurodegenerative disorder. In certain embodiments, the Target Proteinis a member of the Retinoid X Receptor (RXR) family and the disordertreated is schizophrenia.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR) and the disorder treated is cancer. In certain embodiments, theTarget Protein is dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) and the disordertreated is microbial.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is dihydrofolate reductasefrom bacillus anthracis (BaDHFR) and the disorder treated is anthrax.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is Heat Shock Protein 90(HSP90) and the disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a kinase or phosphataseand the disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is HDM2 and or MDM2 and thedisorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a BET bromodomaincontaining protein and the disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a lysine methyltransferaseand the disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein belongs to the RAF family andthe disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein belongs to the FKBP familyand the disorder treated is an autoimmune disorder. In certainembodiments, the Target Protein belongs to the FKBP family and thedisorder treated is organ rejection. In certain embodiments, the TargetProtein belongs to the FKBP family and the compound is givenprophylactically to prevent organ failure.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is an androgen receptor andthe disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is an estrogen receptor andthe disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a viral protein and thedisorder treated is a viral infection. In certain embodiments, theTarget Protein is a viral protein and the disorder treated is HIV, HPV,or HCV.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is an AP-1 or AP-2transcription factor and the disorder treated is cancer.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a HIV protease and thedisorder treated is a HIV infection. In certain embodiments, the TargetProtein is a HIV integrase and the disorder treated is a HIV infection.In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a HCV protease and thedisorder treated is a HCV infection. In certain embodiments, thetreatment is prophylactic and the Target Protein is a viral protein.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a member of the histonedeacetylase (HDAC) family and the disorder is a neurodegenerativedisorder. In certain embodiments, the Target Protein is a member of thehistone deacetylase (HDAC) family and the disorder is Huntingon's,Parkinson's, Kennedy disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis,Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, or stroke.

In certain embodiments, Targeting Ligand forms a covalent bond with theTarget Protein. Non-limiting examples of Target Proteins and TargetingLigands utilizing a covalent bond include those described in “CovalentInhibitors Design and Discovery” Eur J Med Chem. 2017 Sep. 29;138:96-114. doi: 10.1016/j .ejmech.2017.06.019; . “Lysine-TargetingCovalent Inhibitors.” Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2017 Aug. 29. doi:10.1002/anie.201707630; “Inhibition of Mcl-1 Through CovalentModification of a Noncatalytic Lysine Side Chain.” Nat Chem Biol. 2016November; 12(11):931-936; “Proteome-wide Map of Targets ofT790M-EGFR-Directed Covalent Inhibitors” Cell Chem. Biol. 2016 November:24:1-13; “Global Profiling of Lysine Reactivity and Ligandability in theHuman Proteome” Nat. Chem. 2017 Jul 31, doi:10.1038/nchem.2826; “TheResurgence of Covalent Drugs” Nat. Rev. Drug Disc. 2011 10, 307-217;U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,008,309; and 9,790,226.

In another embodiment, the Target Protein is selected from DOTL1, CBP,WDRS, BRAF, KRAS, MCL1, PTPN2, HER2, and SHOC_(2.) In anotherembodiment, the Target Protein is selected from UCHL1, USP6, USP14, andUSP30. In another embodiment, the Target Protein is selected from USP1,USP2, USP4, USP6, USP7, USPS, USP9x, USP10, USP11, USP13, USP14, USP17,and USP28.

In one embodiment, the Target Protein is selected from 4QL1, 3SMR, SEAL,6DAK, 6DAR, and 6DAS.

In certain embodiments, the Target Protein as referred to herein isnamed by the gene that expresses it. The person skilled in the art willrecognize that when a gene is referred to as a Target Protein, theprotein encoded by the gene is the Target Protein. For example, ligandsfor the protein SMCA2 which is encoded by SMRCA2 are referred to asSMRCA2 Targeting Ligands.

V. Targeting Ligands

In certain aspects, the Targeting Ligand is a ligand which covalently ornon-covalently binds to a Target Protein which has been selected forproteasomal degradation by the selected Degrader. A Targeting Ligand isa molecule or moiety (for example a peptide, nucleotide, antibody,antibody fragment, aptamer, biomolecule or other chemical structure)that binds to a Target Protein, and wherein the Target Protein is amediator of disease in a host as described in detail below.ExemplaryTarget Ligands are provided in FIGS. 1A-8PPPPP.

In one embodiment, the Targeting Ligand binds to an endogenous proteinwhich has been selected for degradation as a means to achieve atherapeutic effect on the host. Illustrative Targeting Ligands include:RXR ligands, DHFR ligands, Hsp90 inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, HDM2 andMDM2 inhibitors, compounds targeting Human BET bromodomain-containingproteins, HDAC inhibitors, ligands of MerTK, ligands of IDH1, ligands ofMcl-1,ligands of SMRCA2, ligands of EGFR, ligands of RAF, ligands ofcRAF, human lysine methyltransferase inhibitors, angiogenesisinhibitors, nuclear hormone receptor compounds, immunosuppressivecompounds, and compounds targeting the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR),among numerous others. Targeting Ligands also considered to includetheir pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and isotopicderivatives.

In certain aspects, the Targeting Ligand binds to a dehalogenase enzymein a patient or subject or in a diagnostic assay and is a haloalkane(preferably a C₁-C₁₀alkyl group which is substituted with at least onehalo group, preferably a halo group at the distal end of the alkyl group(i.e., away from the Linker). In still other embodiments, the TargetingLigand is a haloalkyl group, wherein said alkyl group generally rangesin size from about 1 or 2 carbons to about 12 carbons in length, oftenabout 2 to 10 carbons in length, often about 3 carbons to about 8carbons in length, more often about 4 carbons to about 6 carbons inlength. The haloalkyl groups are generally linear alkyl groups (althoughbranched-chain alkyl groups may also be used) and are end-capped with atleast one halogen group, preferably a single halogen group, often asingle chloride group. Haloalkyl PT, groups for use in the presentinvention are preferably represented by the chemical structure—(CH₂)_(v)-Halo where v is any integer from 2 to about 12, often about 3to about 8, more often about 4 to about 6. Halo may be any halogen, butis preferably Cl or Br, more often Cl.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a retinoid X receptor(RXR) agonist or antagonist. Non-limiting examples include retinol,retinoic acid, bexarotene, docosahexenoic acid, compounds disclosed inWO 9929324, the publication by Canan Koch et al. (J. Med. Chem. 1996,39, 3229-3234) titled “Identification of the First Retinoid X ReceptorHomodimer Antagonist”, WO 9712853, EP 0947496A1, WO 2016002968, andanalogs thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a DHFR agonist orantagonist. Non-limiting examples include folic acid, methotrexate,8,10-dideazatetrahydrofolate compounds disclosed by Tian et al. (Chem.Biol. Drug Des. 2016, 87, 444-454) titled “Synthesis, Antifolate andAnticancer Activities of N5-Substituted 8,10-DideazatetrahydrofolateAnalogues”, compounds prepared by Kaur et al. (Biorg. Med. Chem. Lett.2016, 26, 1936-1940) titled “Rational Modification of the Lead Molecule:Enhancement in the Anticancer and Dihydrofolate Reductase InhibitoryActivity”, WO 2016022890, compounds disclosed by Zhang et al. (Int. J.Antimicrob. Agents 46, 174-182) titled “New Small-Molecule Inhibitors ofDihydrofolate Reductase Inhibit Streptococcus Mutans”, modifiedtrimethoprim analogs developed by Singh et al. (J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55,6381-6390) titled “Mechanism Inspired Development of Rationally DesignedDihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitors as Anticancer Agents”, WO20111153310,and analogs thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand derived from estrogen, anestrogen analog, SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), a SERD(selective estrogen receptor degrader), a complete estrogen receptordegrader, or another form of partial or complete estrogen antagonist oragonist. Examples are the partial anti-estrogens raloxifene andtamoxifen and the complete antiestrogen fulvestrant.

Non-limiting examples of anti-estrogen compounds are provided in WO2014/19176 assigned to Astra Zeneca, WO2013/090921, WO 2014/203129, WO2014/203132, and US2013/0178445 assigned to Olema Pharmaceuticals, andU.S. Pat. Nos. 9,078,871, 8,853,423, and 8,703,810, as well as US2015/0005286, WO 2014/205136, and WO 2014/205138.

Additional non-limiting examples of anti-estrogen compounds include:SERMS such as anordrin, bazedoxifene, broparestriol, chlorotrianisene,clomiphene citrate, cyclofenil, lasofoxifene, ormeloxifene, raloxifene,tamoxifen, toremifene, and fulvestrant; aromatase inhibitors such asaminoglutethimide, testolactone, anastrozole, exemestane, fadrozole,formestane, and letrozole; and antigonadotropins such as leuprorelin,cetrorelix, allylestrenol, chloromadinone acetate, cyproterone acetate,delmadinone acetate, dydrogesterone, medroxyprogesterone acetate,megestrol acetate, nomegestrol acetate, norethisterone acetate,progesterone, and spironolactone.

Other estrogenic ligands that can be used according to the presentinvention are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,418,068; 5,478,847;5,393,763; and 5,457,117, WO2011/156518, U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,455,534 and8,299,112, 9,078,871; 8,853,423; 8,703,810; US 2015/0005286; and WO2014/205138, US2016/0175289, US2015/0258080, WO 2014/191726, WO2012/084711; WO 2002/013802; WO 2002/004418; WO 2002/003992; WO2002/003991; WO 2002/003990; WO 2002/003989; WO 2002/003988; WO2002/003986; WO 2002/003977; WO 2002/003976; WO 2002/003975; WO2006/078834; U.S. Pat. No. 6,821,989; US 2002/0128276; U.S. Pat. No.6,777,424; US 2002/0016340; U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,326,392; 6,756,401; US2002/0013327; US 6512002; U.S. Pat. No. 6,632,834; US 2001/0056099; U.S.Pat. Nos.6,583,170; 6,479,535; WO 1999/024027; U.S. Pat. No. 6,005,102;EP 0802184; U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,998,402; 5,780,497, 5,880,137, WO2012/048058 and WO 2007/087684.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a HSP90 inhibitoridentified in Vallee et al. (J. Med. Chem. 2011, 54, 7206-7219) titled“Tricyclic Series of Heat Shock Protein 90 (Hsp90) Inhibitors Part I:Discovery of Tricyclic Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridines as Potent Inhibitors ofthe Hsp90 Molecular Chaperone”, including YKB(N-[4-(3H-imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridin-2-yl)-9H-Fluoren-9-yl]-succinamide), aHSP90 inhibitors (modified) identified in Brough et al. (J. Med. Chem.2008, 51, 196-218) titled “4,5-Diarylisoxazole Hsp90 ChaperoneInhibitors: Potential Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Cancer”,including compound 2GJ(5-[2,4-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-n-ethyl-4-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]isoxazole-3-carboxamide),the HSP90 inhibitor geldanamycin((4E,6Z,8S,9S,10E,125,13R,145,16R)-13-hydroxy-8,14,19-trimethoxy-4,10,12,16-tetramethyl-3,20,22-trioxo-2-azabicycl0[16.3.1](derivatized)or any of its derivatives (e.g. 17-alkylamino-17-desmethoxygeldanamycin(“17-AAG”) or 17-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)amino-17-desmethoxygeldanamycin(“17-DMAG”)), or a HSP90 inhibitor (modified) identified in Wright etal. (Chem. Biol. 2004, 11, 775-785) titled “Structure-ActivityRelationships in Purine-Based Inhibitor Binding to Hsp90 Isoforms”,including the HSP90 inhibitor PU3.

Other non-limiting examples of Hsp90 Targeting Ligands include SNX5422currently in phase I clinical trials Reddy et al. (Clin. LymphomaMyeloma Leuk. 2013, 13, 385-391) titled “Phase I Trial of the Hsp90Inhibitor Pf-04929113 (Snx5422) in Adult Patients with Recurrent,Refractory Hematologic Malignancies”, or NVP-AUY922 whose anti-canceractivity was assessed by Jensen et al. (Breast Cancer Research : BCR2008, 10, R33-R33) titled “Nvp-Auy922: A Small Molecule Hsp90 Inhibitorwith Potent Antitumor Activity in Preclinical Breast Cancer Models”.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a kinase inhibitoridentified in Millan et al. (J. Med. Chem. 2011, 54, 7797-7814) titled“Design and Synthesis of Inhaled P38 Inhibitors for the Treatment ofChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease”, including the kinase inhibitorsY1W and Y1X, a kinase inhibitor identified in Schenkel et al. (J. Med.Chem. 2011, 54, 8440-8450) titled “Discovery of Potent and HighlySelective Thienopyridine Janus Kinase 2 Inhibitors”, including thecompounds 6TP and OTP, a kinase inhibitor identified in van Eis et al.(Biorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2011, 21, 7367-7372) titled “2,6—Naphthyridinesas Potent and Selective Inhibitors of the Novel Protein Kinase CIsozymes”, including the kinase inhibitors 07U and YCF identified inLountos et al. (J. Struct. Biol. 2011, 176, 292-301) titled “StructuralCharacterization of Inhibitor Complexes with Checkpoint Kinase 2 (Chk2),a Drug Target for Cancer Therapy”, including the kinase inhibitors XK9and NXP, afatinib, fostamatinib, gefitinib, lenvatinib, vandetanib,Gleevec, pazopanib, AT-9283, TAE684, nilotanib, NVP-BSK805, crizotinib,JNJ FMS, foretinib, OSI-027, OSI-930, or OSI-906 .

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a HDM2/MDM2 inhibitoridentified in Vassilev et al. (Science 2004, 303, 844-848) titled “InVivo Activation of the P53 Pathway by Small-Molecule Antagonists ofMdm2”, and Schneekloth et al. (Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2008, 18,5904-5908) titled “Targeted Intracellular Protein Degradation Induced bya Small Molecule: En Route to Chemical Proteomics”, including thecompounds nutlin-3, nutlin-2, and nutlin-1.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a Human BET BromodomainTargeting Ligand identified in Filippakopoulos et al. (Nature 2010, 468,1067-1073) titled “Selective Inhibition of Bet Bromodomains” such asJQl; a ligand identified in Nicodeme et al. (Nature 2010, 468,1119-1123) titled “Suppression of Inflammation by a Synthetic HistoneMimic”; Chung et al. (J. Med. Chem. 2011, 54, 3827-3838) titled“Discovery and Characterization of Small Molecule Inhibitors of the BetFamily Bromodomains”; a compound disclosed in Hewings et al. (J. Med.Chem. 2011, 54, 6761-6770) titled “3,5-Dimethylisoxazoles Act asAcetyl-Lysine-Mimetic Bromodomain Ligands”; a ligand identified inDawson et al. (Nature 2011, 478, 529-533) titled “Inhibition of BetRecruitment to Chromatin as an Effective Treatment for MLL-FusionLeukaemia”; or a ligand identified in the following patent applicationsUS 2015/0256700, US 2015/0148342, WO 2015/074064, WO 2015/067770, WO2015/022332, WO 2015/015318, and WO 2015/011084.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a HDAC Targeting Ligandidentified in Finnin et al. (Nature 1999, 401, 188-193) titled“Structures of a Histone Deacetylase Homologue Bound to the Tsa and SahaInhibitors”, or a ligand identified as Formula (I) in PCT W00222577.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a Human LysineMethyltransferase ligand identified in Chang et al. (Nat Struct Mol Biol2009, 16, 312-317) titled “Structural Basis for G9a-Like Protein LysineMethyltransferase Inhibition by Bix-01294”, a ligand identified in Liuet al. (J Med Chem 2009, 52, 7950-7953) titled “Discovery of a2,4-Diamino-7-Aminoalkoxyquinazoline as a Potent and Selective Inhibitorof Histone Lysine Methyltransferase G9a”, azacitidine, decitabine, or ananalog thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is an angiogenesisinhibitor. Non-limiting examples of angiogenesis inhibitors include:GA-1, estradiol, testosterone, ovalicin, fumagillin, and analogsthereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is an immunosuppressivecompound. Non-limiting examples of immunosuppressive compounds include:AP21998, hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone,beclometasone dipropionate, methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus,actinomycin, and analogues thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is an Aryl HydrocarbonReceptor (AHR) ligand. Non-limiting examples of AHR ligands include:apigenin, SR1, LGC_(006,) and analogues thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a MerTK or Mer Targetingligand. Non-limiting examples of MerTK Targeting Ligands are included inWO2013/177168 and WO2014/085225, both titled “Pyrimidine Compounds forthe Treatment of Cancer” filed by Wang, et al.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is an EGFR ligand. Incertain embodiments the Targeting Ligand is an EGRF ligand selected fromAfatinib, Dacomitinib, Neratinib, Poziotinib, and Canertinib, orderivatives thereof.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a FLT3 Ligand. Incertain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a FLT3 ligand selected fromTandutinib, Lestaurtinib, Sorafenib, Midostaurin, Quizartinib, andCrenolanib.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a RAF inhibitor. Incertain embodiments the Targeting Ligand is a RAF inhibitor selectedfrom Dabrafenib, Regorafenib, and Vemurafenib. In certain embodimentsthe Targeting Ligand is a cRAF inhibitor.

In some embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is an Ubc9 SUMO E2 ligase 5F6DTargeting Ligand including but not limited to those described in“Insights into the Allosteric Inhibition of the SUMO E2 Enzyme Ubc9.”Hewitt, W. M., et. al. (2016) Angew.Chem.Int.Ed.Engl. 55: 5703-5707.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a Tankl Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “Structure of humantankyrase 1 in complex with small-molecule inhibitors PJ34 and XAV939.”Kirby, C. A., Cheung, A., Fazal, A., Shultz, M. D., Stams, T, (2012)Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.F 68: 115-118; and “Structure-EfficiencyRelationship of [1,2,4]Triazol-3-ylamines as Novel NicotinamideIsosteres that Inhibit Tankyrases.” Shultz, M. D., et al. (2013)J.Med.Chem. 56: 7049-7059.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a SH2 domain of pp60 SrcTargeting Ligand including but not limited to those described in“Requirements for Specific Binding of Low Affinity Inhibitor Fragmentsto the SH2 Domain of pp60Src Are Identical to Those for High AffinityBinding of Full Length Inhibitors,” Gudrun Lange, et al., J. Med. Chem.2003, 46, 5184-5195.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a Sec? domain TargetingLigand including but not limited to those described in “The LysosomalProtein Saposin B Binds Chloroquine,” Huta, B. P., et al., (2016)Chemmedchem 11: 277.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a Saposin-B TargetingLigand including but not limited to those described in “The structure ofcytomegalovirus immune modulator UL141 highlights structural Ig-foldversatility for receptor binding” I. Nemcovicova and D. M. Zajonc ActaCryst. (2014). D70, 851-862.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a Protein S100-A7 2OWSTargeting Ligand including but not limited to those described in “2WOSSTRUCTURE OF HUMAN S100A7 IN COMPLEX WITH 2,6 ANS” DOI:10.2210/pdb2wos/pdb; and “Identification and Characterization of BindingSites on S100A7, a Participant in Cancer and Inflammation Pathways.”Leon, R., Murray, et al., (2009) Biochemistry 48: 10591-10600.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a Phospholipase A2Targeting Ligand including but not limited to those described in“Structure-based design of the first potent and selective inhibitor ofhuman non-pancreatic secretory phospholipase A2” Schevitz, R. W., etal., Nat. Struct. Biol. 1995, 2, 458-465.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PHIP Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “A Poised FragmentLibrary Enables Rapid Synthetic Expansion Yielding the First ReportedInhibitors of PHIP(2), an Atypical Bromodomain” Krojer, T.; et al. Chem.Sci. 2016, 7, 2322-2330.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PDZ Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “Discovery ofLow-Molecular-Weight Ligands for the AF6 PDZ Domain” Mangesh Joshi, etal. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2006, 45, 3790-3795.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PARP15 Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “Structural Basis forLack of ADP-ribosyltransferase Activity in Poly(ADP-ribose)Polymerase-13/Zinc Finger Antiviral Protein.” Karlberg, T., et al.,(2015) J.Biol.Chem. 290: 7336-7344.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PARP14 Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “Discovery of Ligandsfor ADP-Ribosyltransferases via Docking-Based Virtual Screening”Andersson, C. D., et al.,(2012) J.Med.Chem. 55: 7706-7718; “Family-widechemical profiling and structural analysis of PARP and tankyraseinhibitors” Wahlberg, E., et al. (2012) Nat.Biotechnol. 30: 283-288.;“Discovery of Ligands for ADP-Ribosyltransferases via Docking-BasedVirtual Screening” Andersson, C. D., et al. (2012) J.Med.Chem. 55:7706-7718.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a MTH1 Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “MTH1 inhibitioneradicates cancer by preventing sanitation of the dNTP pool” Helge Gad,et. al. Nature, 2014, 508, 215-221.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a mPGES-1 TargetingLigand including but not limited to those described in “CrystalStructures of mPGES-1 Inhibitor Complexes Form a Basis for the RationalDesign of Potent Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutics.” Luz, J.G., et al., (2015) J.Med.Chem. 58: 4727-4737.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is aFLAP-5-lipoxygenase-activating protein Targeting Ligand including butnot limited to those described in “Crystal structure of inhibitor-boundhuman 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein” Ferguson, A. D., McKeever, B.M., Xu, S., Wisniewski, D., Miller, D. K., Yamin, T. T., Spencer, R. H.,Chu, L., Ujjainwalla, F., Cunningham, B. R., Evans, J. F., Becker, J. W.(2007) Science 317: 510-512.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a FA Binding ProteinTargeting Ligand including but not limited to those described in “AReal-World Perspective on Molecular Design.” Kuhn, B.; et al. J. Med.Chem. 2016, 59, 4087-4102.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a BCL2 Targeting Ligandincluding but not limited to those described in “ABT-199, a potent andselective BCL-2 inhibitor, achieves antitumor activity while sparingplatelets.” Souers, A. J., et al. (2013) NAT.MED (N.Y.) 19: 202-208.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a NF2L2 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a CTNNB1 TargetingLigand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a CBLB Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a BCL6 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a RASK Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a TNIK Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a MEN1 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PI3Ka Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a IDOL Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a MCL1 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a PTPN2 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a HER2 Targeting Ligand.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is an EGFR Targeting Ligand.In one embodiment the Targeting Ligand is selected from erlotinib(Tarceva), gefitinib (Iressa), afatinib (Gilotrif), rociletinib(CO-1686), osimertinib (Tagrisso), olmutinib (Olita), naquotinib(ASP8273), nazartinib (EGF816), PF-06747775 (Pfizer), icotinib(BPI-2009), neratinib (HKI-272; PB272); avitinib (AC₀₀₁₀), EAI045,tarloxotinib (TH-4000; PR-610), PF-06459988 (Pfizer), tesevatinib(XL647; EXEL-7647; KD-019), transtinib, WZ-3146, WZ8040, CNX-2006, anddacomitinib (PF-00299804; Pfizer). The linker can be placed on theseTargeting Ligands in any location that does not interfere with theLigands binding to EGFR.

Non-limiting examples of Linker binding locations are provided in thebelow tables. In one embodiment, the EGFR Targeting Ligand binds theL858R mutant of EGFR. In another embodiment, the EGFR Targeting Ligandbinds the T790M mutant of EGFR. In another embodiment, the EGFRTargeting Ligand binds the C₇₉₇G or C₇₉₇S mutant of EGFR. In oneembodiment, the EGFR Targeting Ligand is selected from erlotinib,gefitinib, afatinib, neratinib, and dacomitinib and binds the L858Rmutant of EGFR. In another embodiment, the EGFR Targeting Ligand isselected from osimertinib, rociletinib, olmutinib, naquotinib,nazartinib, PF-06747775, Icotinib, Neratinib, Avitinib, Tarloxotinib,PF-0645998, Tesevatinib, Transtinib, WZ-3146, WZ8040, and CNX-2006 andbinds the T790M mutant of EGFR. In another embodiment, the EGFRTargeting Ligand is EAI045 and binds the C₇₉₇G or C₇₉₇S mutant of EGFR.

In one embodiment, the protein target and Targeting Ligand pair arechosen by screening a library of ligands. Such a screening isexemplified in “Kinase Inhibitor Profiling Reveals UnexpectedOpportunities to Inhibit Disease-Associated Mutant Kinases” by Duong-Lyet al.; Cell Reports 14, 772-781 Feb. 2, 2016.

In one embodiment, the protein target and Targeting Ligand pair arediscovered by screening promiscuous kinase binding ligands forcontext-specific degradation. Non-limiting examples of targeting ligandsare shown below and are found in “Optimized Chemical Proteomics Assayfor Kinase Inhibitor Profiling” Guillaume Medard, Fiona Pachl, BenjaminRuprecht, Susan Klaeger, Stephanie Heinzlmeir, Dominic Helm, HuichaoQiao, Xin Ku, Mathias Wilhelm, Thomas Kuehne, Zhixiang Wu, AntjeDittmann, Carsten Hopf, Karl Kramer, and Bernhard Kuster J. ProteomeRes., 2015, 14(3), pp 1574-1586:

These ligands can be attached to linkers as shown below:

wherein:

R is the point at which the Linker is attached.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is selected from aDOTL1-Ligand, a CBP Ligand, an ERK1 Ligand, an ERK2 Ligand, a JAK2Ligand, an FGFR3 Ligand, an FGFR4 Ligand, a WDR5 Ligand, a PAK4 Ligand,a BRAF Ligand, a KRAS Ligand, a BTK Ligand, and a SHOC₂ Ligand. Inanother embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is selected from a UCHL1 Ligan,a USP1 Ligand, a USP2 Ligand, a USP4 Ligand, a USP6 Ligand, a USP7Ligand, a USP8 Ligand, a USP9x Ligand, a USP10 Ligand, a USP11 Ligand, aUSP13 Ligand, a USP14 Ligand, a USP17 Ligand, and a USP28 Ligand.

According to the present invention, the Targeting Ligand can becovalently bound to the Linker in any manner that achieves the desiredresults of the Degrader for therapeutic use. In certain non-limitingembodiments, the Targeting Ligand is bound to the Linker with afunctional group that does not adversely affect the binding of theLigand to the Target Protein. The attachment points below are exemplaryin nature and one of ordinary skill in the art would be able todetermine different appropriate attachment points.

The non-limiting compounds described below exemplify some of the membersof these types of Targeting Ligands. In the Tables below, R is the pointat which the Linker is attached to the Targeting Ligand.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a compound of FormulaTL-I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

A¹ is S or C═C;

A² is NRa⁵ or O;

nn1 is 0, 1, or 2;

each Ra¹ is independently C₁-C₃ alkyl, (CH₂)₀₋₃—CN, (CH₂)₀₋₃-halogen,(CH₂)₀₋₃—OH, (CH₂)₀₋₃—C₁-C₃ alkoxy, or R;

Ra² is H, C₁-C₆ alkyl, (CH₂)₀₋₃-heterocyclyl, (CH₂)₀₋₃-phenyl, or R,wherein the heterocyclyl comprises one saturated 5- or 6-membered ringand 1-2 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S and is optionallysubstituted with C₁-C₃ alkyl and wherein the phenyl is optionallysubstituted with C₁-C₃ alkyl, CN, halogen, OH, or C₁-C₃ alkoxy;

nn2 is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

each Ra³ is independently C₁-C₃ alkyl, (CH₂)₀₋₃—CN, (CH₂)₀₋₃-halogen, orR;

Ra⁴ is C₁-C₃ alkyl;

Ra⁵ is H or C₁-C₃ alkyl; and

R is the point at which the Linker is attached; and

wherein the compound of Formula TL-I is substituted with only one R.

In certain embodiments, the Targeting Ligand is a compound of FormulaTL-VIII or Formula TL-IX:

wherein the compound of Formula TL-VIII or TL-IX is substituted withonly one R; and wherein all variable are defined as above.

In certain embodiments,

In certain embodiments,

In certain embodiments, A¹ is S.

In certain embodiments, A¹ is C═C.

In certain embodiments, A² is NRa⁵. In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is H. Inother embodiments, Ra⁵ is C₁-C₃ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, ori-propyl). In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, A² is O.

In certain embodiments, nn1 is 0. In certain embodiments, nn1 is 1. Incertain embodiments, nn1 is 2.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹ is C₁-C₃ alkyl (e.g., methyl,ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl). In further embodiments, at least one Ra¹ ismethyl. In further embodiments, two Ra¹ are methyl.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹is CN, (CH₂)—CN, (CH₂)₂—CN, or(CH₂)₃—CN. In further embodiments, at least one Ra¹is (CH₂)—CN.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹is halogen (e.g., F, Cl, or Br),(CH₂)-halogen, (CH₂)₂-halogen, or (CH₂)₃-halogen. In furtherembodiments, at least one Ra¹is Cl, (CH₂)—C₁, (CH₂)₂—Cl, or (CH₂)₃—Cl.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹is OH, (CH₂)—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH, or(CH₂)₃—OH.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹is C₁-C₃ alkoxy (e.g., methoxy,ethoxy, or propoxy), (CH₂)—C₁-C₃ alkoxy, (CH₂)₂—C₁-C₃ alkoxy, or(CH₂)₃—C₁-C₃ alkoxy. In certain embodiments, at least one Ra¹is methoxy.

In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is H. In other embodiments, Ra⁵ is C₁-C₃alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl).

In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is H. In other embodiments, Ra⁵ is C₁-C₃alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl). In other embodiments,Ra⁵ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, one Ra¹ is R.

In certain embodiments, Ra² is H.

In certain embodiments, Ra² is straight-chain C₁-C₆ or branched C₃-C₆alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, i-propyl, butyl, i-butyl, t-butyl,pentyl, or hexyl). In further embodiments, Ra² is methyl, ethyl, ort-butyl.

In certain embodiments, Ra² is heterocyclyl, (CH₂)-heterocyclyl,(CH₂)₂-heterocyclyl, or (CH₂)₃-heterocyclyl. In further embodiments, Ra²is (CH₂)₃-heterocyclyl. In further embodiments, the heterocyclyl isselected from pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl,isoxazolidinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, piperidinyl,piperazinyl, hexahydropyrimidinyl, morpholinyl, and thiomorpholinyl. Infurther embodiments, the heterocyclyl is piperazinyl.

In certain embodiments, the heterocyclyl is substituted with C₁-C₃ alkyl(e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl).

In certain embodiments, Ra² is phenyl, (CH₂)-phenyl, (CH₂)2-phenyl, or(CH₂)₃-phenyl. In further embodiments, Ra² is phenyl.

In certain embodiments, the phenyl is substituted with C₁-C₃ alkyl(e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl). In certain embodiments, thephenyl is substituted with CN. In certain embodiments, the phenyl issubstituted with halogen (e.g., F, Cl, or Br). In certain embodiments,the phenyl is substituted with OH. In certain embodiments, the phenyl issubstituted with C₁-C₃ alkoxy (e.g., methoxy, ethoxy, or propoxy).

In certain embodiments, Ra² is R.

In certain embodiments, nn2 is 0. In certain embodiments, nn2 is 1. Incertain embodiments, nn2 is 2. In certain embodiments, nn2 is 3.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra³ is Cl-C₃ alkyl (e.g., methyl,ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl). In further embodiments, at least one Ra³ ismethyl.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra³ is CN, (CH₂)—CN, (CH₂)₂—CN, or(CH₂)₃—CN. In further embodiments, at least one Ra³ is CN.

In certain embodiments, at least one Ra³ is halogen (e.g., F, Cl, orBr), (CH₂)-halogen, (CH₂)₂-halogen, or (CH₂)3-halogen. In furtherembodiments, at least one Ra³ is Cl, (CH₂)—Cl, (CH₂)₂—Cl, or (CH₂)₃—Cl.In further embodiments, at least one Ra³ is Cl.

In certain embodiments, one Ra³ is R.

In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is H. In other embodiments, Ra⁵ is C₁-C₃alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, or i-propyl).

In certain embodiments, Ra⁴ is C₁-C₃ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl,or i-propyl). In further embodiments, Ra⁴ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, Ra⁵ is H.

In certain embodiments, Ra⁵ is C₁-C₃ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl,or i-propyl). In further embodiments, Ra⁵ is methyl.

In certain embodiments,

and A¹ is S.

In certain embodiments,

and A¹ is C═C.

In certain embodiments,

and A¹ is C═C.

In certain embodiments, A² is NH, and Ra² is (CH₂)₀₋₃-heterocyclyl. Infurther embodiments, Ra² is (CH₂)3-heterocyclyl.

In certain embodiments, A² is NH, and Ra² is (CH₂)₀₋₃-phenyl. In furtherembodiments, Ra² is phenyl. In further embodiments, the phenyl issubstituted with OH.

In certain embodiments, A² is NH, and Ra² is R.

In certain embodiments, A² is NH, and Ra² is H or C₁-C₆ alkyl. Infurther embodiments, Ra² is C₁-C₄ alkyl.

In certain embodiments, A² is O, and Ra² is H or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In furtherembodiments, Ra² is C₁-C₄ alkyl.

In one embodiment, the Targeting Ligand binds to ASH1L. For example, theASH1L small molecule inhibitor may be as described in WO2017/197240, theentirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. In oneembodiment, the Targeting Ligand is

wherein all variables are as defined in WO2017/197240. As described inthe '240 application, in some embodiments, any of formulas providedtherein may be converted to bifunctional compounds composed of ASH1Linhibitor and an E3 ubiquitin ligase ligand connected with a linker,which function to bind ASH1L and recruit an E ubiquitin ligase(Cereblon, VHL ligase, etc.) complex to ubiquitinate and induceproteasome-mediated degradation of ASH1L. In the present invention, thelinker is a Linker as defined herein covalently bound to a Degron asdescribed herein.

In another embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is a deubiquitylating enzyme(DUB) inhibitor as described in WO2018/065768, WO2018/060742,WO2018/060691, WO2018/060689, WO2017/163078, WO2017/158388,WO2017/158381, WO2017/141036, WO2018/103614, WO2017/093718,WO2017/009650, WO2016/156816, or WO2016/046530.

In one embodiment, the Targeting Ligand is selected from:

wherein R is the attachment point of the linker; and

all other variables are defined as above.

In another embodiment, any of the Targeting Ligands as described hereinmay be optionally substituted with one or more, for example 1, 2, 3, 4,or 5, groups selected from R⁶.

VI. Methods of Treatment

The compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, FormulaV, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, FormulaXI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, andFormula XXII can be used in an effective amount to treat a host,including a human, in need thereof, optionally in a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier to treat any of the disorders described herein.

The terms “treat”, “treating”, and “treatment”, etc., as used herein,refer to any action providing a benefit to a patient for which thepresent compounds may be administered, including the treatment of anydisease state or condition which is modulated through the protein towhich the present compounds bind. Illustrative non-limiting diseasestates or conditions, including cancer, which may be treated usingcompounds according to the present invention are set forth hereinabove.

The Degraders of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, FormulaV, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, andFormula XI and compositions as described herein can be used to degrade aTarget Protein which is a mediator of the disorder affecting thepatient, such as a human. The control of protein level afforded by theFormula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI,Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, and Formula XIDegraders of the present invention provides treatment of a disease stateor condition, which is modulated through the Target Protein by loweringthe level of that protein in the cell, e.g., cell of a patient. Incertain embodiments, the method comprises administering an effectiveamount of the compound as described herein, optionally including apharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier, or adjuvant, i.e., apharmaceutically acceptable composition, optionally in combination withanother bioactive agent or combination of agents.

The term “disease state or condition” when used in connection with aFormula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI,Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, and Formula XIcompound is meant to refer to any disease state or condition whereinprotein dysregulation (i.e., the amount of protein expressed in apatient is elevated) occurs via a Target Protein and where degradationof such protein in a patient may provide beneficial therapy or relief ofsymptoms to a patient in need thereof.

In certain instances, the disease state or condition may be cured. Thecompounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V,Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, andFormula XI are for example useful as therapeutic agents whenadministered in an effective amount to a host, including a human, totreat a myelo- or lymphoproliferative disorder such as B- or T-celllymphomas, multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom'smacroglobulinemia,Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, or a post-transplantlymphoproliferative disorder; an immune disorder, including autoimmunedisorders such as Addison disease, Celiac disease, dermatomyositis,Graves disease, thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, pernicious anemia,reactive arthritis, lupus, or type I diabetes; a disease of cardiologicmalfunction, including hypercholesterolemia; an infectious disease,including viral and/or bacterial infections; an inflammatory condition,including asthma, chronic peptic ulcers, tuberculosis, rheumatoidarthritis, periodontitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, orhepatitis.

The term “disease state or condition” when used in connection with aFormula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI, FormulaXVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, and FormulaXXII compound for example, refers to any therapeutic indication whichcan be treated by decreasing the activity of cereblon or acereblon-containing E3 Ligase, including but not limited to uses knownfor the cereblon binders thalidomide, pomalidomide or lenalidomide.

Nonlimiting examples of uses for cereblon binders are multiple myeloma,a hematological disorder such as myelodysplastic syndrome, cancer,tumor, abnormal cellular proliferation, HIV/AIDS, HBV, HCV, hepatitis,Crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, graft-versus-host disease, rheumatoidarthritis, Behcet's disease, tuberculosis, and myelofibrosis. Otherindications include a myelo- or lymphoproliferative disorder such as B-or T-cell lymphomas, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrichsyndrome, or a post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder; an immunedisorder, including autoimmune disorders such as Addison disease, Celiacdisease, dermatomyositis, Graves disease, thyroiditis, multiplesclerosis, pernicious anemia, arthritis, and in particular rheumatoidarthritis, lupus, or type I diabetes; a disease of cardiologicmalfunction, including hypercholesterolemia; an infectious disease,including viral and/or bacterial infection, as described generallyherein; an inflammatory condition, including asthma, chronic pepticulcers, tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis and ulcerativecolitis.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides for administeringa compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula V,Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, FormulaXI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, andFormula XXII to a patient, for example, a human, having an infectiousdisease, wherein the therapy targets a protein of the infectious agent,optionally in combination with another bioactive agent. The diseasestate or condition may be a disease caused by a microbial agent or otherexogenous agent such as a virus (as non-limiting examples, HIV, HBV,HCV, HSV, HPV, RSV, CMV, Ebola, Flavivirus, Pestivirus, Rotavirus,Influenza, Coronavirus, EBV, viral pneumonia, drug-resistant viruses,Bird flu, RNA virus, DNA virus, adenovirus, poxvirus, Picornavirus,Togavirus, Orthomyxovirus, Retrovirus or Hepadnovirus), bacteria(Gram-negative, Gram-positive, fungus, protozoa, helminth, worms, prion,parasite, or other microbe or may be a disease state, which is caused byoverexpression of a protein, which leads to a disease state and/orcondition.

In certain embodiments, the condition treated with a compound of thepresent invention is a disorder related to abnormal cellularproliferation. Abnormal cellular proliferation, notablyhyperproliferation, can occur as a result of a wide variety of factors,including genetic mutation, infection, exposure to toxins, autoimmunedisorders, and benign or malignant tumor induction.

There are a number of skin disorders associated with cellularhyperproliferation. Psoriasis, for example, is a benign disease of humanskin generally characterized by plaques covered by thickened scales. Thedisease is caused by increased proliferation of epidermal cells ofunknown cause. Chronic eczema is also associated with significanthyperproliferation of the epidermis. Other diseases caused byhyperproliferation of skin cells include atopic dermatitis, lichenplanus, warts, pemphigus vulgaris, actinic keratosis, basal cellcarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Other hyperproliferative cell disorders include blood vesselproliferation disorders, fibrotic disorders, autoimmune disorders,graft-versus-host rejection, tumors and cancers.

Blood vessel proliferative disorders include angiogenic and vasculogenicdisorders. Proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the course ofdevelopment of plaques in vascular tissue cause, for example,restenosis, retinopathies and atherosclerosis. Both cell migration andcell proliferation play a role in the formation of atheroscleroticlesions.

Fibrotic disorders are often due to the abnormal formation of anextracellular matrix. Examples of fibrotic disorders include hepaticcirrhosis and mesangial proliferative cell disorders. Hepatic cirrhosisis characterized by the increase in extracellular matrix constituentsresulting in the formation of a hepatic scar. Hepatic cirrhosis cancause diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver. An increasedextracellular matrix resulting in a hepatic scar can also be caused byviral infection such as hepatitis. Lipocytes appear to play a major rolein hepatic cirrhosis.

Mesangial disorders are brought about by abnormal proliferation ofmesangial cells. Mesangial hyperproliferative cell disorders includevarious human renal diseases, such as glomerulonephritis, diabeticnephropathy, malignant nephrosclerosis, thrombotic micro-angiopathysyndromes, transplant rejection, and glomerulopathies.

Another disease with a proliferative component is rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis is generally considered an autoimmune disease thatis thought to be associated with activity of autoreactive T cells, andto be caused by autoantibodies produced against collagen and IgE.

Other disorders that can include an abnormal cellular proliferativecomponent include Bechet's syndrome, acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), ischemic heart disease, post-dialysis syndrome, leukemia,acquired immune deficiency syndrome, vasculitis, lipid histiocytosis,septic shock and inflammation in general.

Cutaneous contact hypersensitivity and asthma are just two examples ofimmune responses that can be associated with significant morbidity.Others include atopic dermatitis, eczema, Sjogren's Syndrome, includingkeratoconjunctivitis sicca secondary to Sjogren's Syndrome, alopeciaareata, allergic responses due to arthropod bite reactions, Crohn'sdisease, aphthous ulcer, iritis, conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis,ulcerative colitis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, scleroderma,vaginitis, proctitis, and drug eruptions. These conditions may result inany one or more of the following symptoms or signs: itching, swelling,redness, blisters, crusting, ulceration, pain, scaling, cracking, hairloss, scarring, or oozing of fluid involving the skin, eye, or mucosalmembranes.

In atopic dermatitis, and eczema in general, immunologically mediatedleukocyte infiltration (particularly infiltration of mononuclear cells,lymphocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils) into the skin importantlycontributes to the pathogenesis of these diseases. Chronic eczema alsois associated with significant hyperproliferation of the epidermis.Immunologically mediated leukocyte infiltration also occurs at sitesother than the skin, such as in the airways in asthma and in the tearproducing gland of the eye in keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

In one non-limiting embodiment compounds of the present invention areused as topical agents in treating contact dermatitis, atopicdermatitis, eczematous dermatitis, psoriasis, Sjogren's Syndrome,including keratoconjunctivitis sicca secondary to Sjogren's Syndrome,alopecia areata, allergic responses due to arthropod bite reactions,Crohn's disease, aphthous ulcer, iritis, conjunctivitis,keratoconjunctivitis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, allergic asthma,cutaneous lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, vaginitis, proctitis, anddrug eruptions. The novel method may also be useful in reducing theinfiltration of skin by malignant leukocytes in diseases such as mycosisfungoides. These compounds can also be used to treat anaqueous-deficient dry eye state (such as immune mediatedkeratoconjunctivitis) in a patient suffering therefrom, by administeringthe compound topically to the eye.

Disease states of conditions which may be treated using compoundsaccording to the present invention include, for example, asthma,autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, various cancers,ciliopathies, cleft palate, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension,inflammatory bowel disease, mental retardation, mood disorder, obesity,refractive error, infertility, Angelman syndrome, Canavan disease,Coeliac disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Cystic fibrosis, Duchennemuscular dystrophy, Haemochromatosis, Haemophilia, Klinefelter'ssyndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Phenylketonuria, Polycystic kidney disease1 (PKD1) or 2 (PKD2) Prader-Willi syndrome, Sickle-cell disease,Tay-Sachs disease, Turner syndrome.

Further disease states or conditions which may be treated by compoundsaccording to the present invention include Alzheimer's disease,Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), Anorexia nervosa,Anxiety disorder, Atherosclerosis, Attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder, Autism, Bipolar disorder, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronicobstructive pulmonary disease, Crohn's disease, Coronary heart disease,Dementia, Depression, Diabetes mellitus type 1, Diabetes mellitus type2, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome, Lupus,Metabolic syndrome, Multiple sclerosis, Myocardial infarction, Obesity,Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorder, Parkinson's disease,Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Schizophrenia, Stroke,Thromboangiitis obliterans, Tourette syndrome, Vasculitis.

Still additional disease states or conditions which can be treated bycompounds according to the present invention include aceruloplasminemia,Achondrogenesis type II, achondroplasia, Acrocephaly, Gaucher diseasetype 2, acute intermittent porphyria, Canavan disease, AdenomatousPolyposis Coli, ALA dehydratase deficiency, adenylosuccinate lyasedeficiency, Adrenogenital syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy, ALA-Dporphyria, ALA dehydratase deficiency, Alkaptonuria, Alexander disease,Alkaptonuric ochronosis, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, alpha-1proteinase inhibitor, emphysema, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Alströmsyndrome, Alexander disease, Amelogenesis imperfecta, ALA dehydratasedeficiency, Anderson-Fabry disease, androgen insensitivity syndrome,Anemia Angiokeratoma Corporis Diffusum, Angiomatosis retinae (vonHippel-Lindau disease) Apert syndrome, Arachnodactyly (Marfan syndrome),Stickler syndrome, Arthrochalasis multiplex congenital (Ehlers-Danlossyndrome# arthrochalasia type) ataxia telangiectasia, Rett syndrome,primary pulmonary hypertension, Sandhoff disease, neurofibromatosis typeII, Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome, Mediterranean fever,familial, Benjamin syndrome, beta-thalassemia, Bilateral AcousticNeurofibromatosis (neurofibromatosis type II), factor V Leidenthrombophilia, Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome (incontinentia pigmenti), Bloomsyndrome, X-linked sideroblastic anemia, Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome(Turner syndrome), Bourneville disease (tuberous sclerosis), priondisease, Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, Brittle bone disease (osteogenesisimperfecta), Broad Thumb-Hallux syndrome (Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome),Bronze Diabetes/Bronzed Cirrhosis (hemochromatosis), Bulbospinalmuscular atrophy (Kennedy's disease), Burger-Grutz syndrome (lipoproteinlipase deficiency), CGD Chronic granulomatous disorder, Campomelicdysplasia, biotinidase deficiency, Cardiomyopathy (Noonan syndrome), Cridu chat, CAVD (congenital absence of the vas deferens), Caylorcardiofacial syndrome (CBAVD), CEP (congenital erythropoieticporphyria), cystic fibrosis, congenital hypothyroidism, Chondrodystrophysyndrome (achondroplasia), otospondylomegaepiphyseal dysplasia,Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, galactosemia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,Thanatophoric dysplasia, Coffin-Lowry syndrome, Cockayne syndrome,(familial adenomatous polyposis), Congenital erythropoietic porphyria,Congenital heart disease, Methemoglobinemia/Congenitalmethaemoglobinaemia, achondroplasia, X-linked sideroblastic anemia,Connective tissue disease, Conotruncal anomaly face syndrome, Cooley'sAnemia (beta-thalassemia), Copper storage disease (Wilson's disease),Copper transport disease (Menkes disease), hereditary coproporphyria,Cowden syndrome, Craniofacial dysarthrosis (Crouzon syndrome),Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (prion disease), Cockayne syndrome, Cowdensyndrome, Curschmann-Batten-Steinert syndrome (myotonic dystrophy),Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome, primary hyperoxaluria,spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (Strudwick type), muscular dystrophy,Duchenne and Becker types (DBMD), Usher syndrome, Degenerative nervediseases including de Grouchy syndrome and Dejerine-Sottas syndrome,developmental disabilities, distal spinal muscular atrophy, type V,androgen insensitivity syndrome, Diffuse Globoid Body Sclerosis (Krabbedisease), Di George's syndrome, Dihydrotestosterone receptor deficiency,androgen insensitivity syndrome, Down syndrome, Dwarfism, erythropoieticprotoporphyria Erythroid 5-aminolevulinate synthetase deficiency,Erythropoietic porphyria, erythropoietic protoporphyria, erythropoieticuroporphyria, Friedreich's ataxia-familial paroxysmal polyserositis,porphyria cutanea tarda, familial pressure sensitive neuropathy, primarypulmonary hypertension (PPH), Fibrocystic disease of the pancreas,fragile X syndrome, galactosemia, genetic brain disorders, Giant cellhepatitis (Neonatal hemochromatosis), Gronblad-Strandberg syndrome(pseudoxanthoma elasticum), Gunther disease (congenital erythropoieticporphyria), haemochromatosis, Hallgren syndrome, sickle cell anemia,hemophilia, hepatoerythropoietic porphyria (HEP), Hippel-Lindau disease(von Hippel-Lindau disease), Huntington's disease, Hutchinson-Gilfordprogeria syndrome (progeria), Hyperandrogenism, Hypochondroplasia,Hypochromic anemia, Immune system disorders, including X-linked severecombined immunodeficiency, Insley-Astley syndrome, Jackson-Weisssyndrome, Joubert syndrome, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Jackson-Weisssyndrome, Kidney diseases, including hyperoxaluria, Klinefelter'ssyndrome, Kniest dysplasia, Lacunar dementia, Langer-Saldinoachondrogenesis, ataxia telangiectasia, Lynch syndrome,Lysyl-hydroxylase deficiency, Machado-Joseph disease, Metabolicdisorders, including Kniest dysplasia, Marfan syndrome, Movementdisorders, Mowat-Wilson syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Muenke syndrome,Multiple neurofibromatosis, Nance-Insley syndrome, Nance-Sweeneychondrodysplasia, Niemann-Pick disease, Noack syndrome (Pfeiffersyndrome), Osler-Weber-Rendu disease, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Polycystickidney disease, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (McCune-Albrightsyndrome), Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome,hemochromatosis, primary hyperuricemia syndrome (Lesch-Nyhan syndrome),primary pulmonary hypertension, primary senile degenerative dementia,prion disease, progeria (Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome),progressive chorea, chronic hereditary (Huntington) (Huntington'sdisease), progressive muscular atrophy, spinal muscular atrophy,propionic acidemia, protoporphyria, proximal myotonic dystrophy,pulmonary arterial hypertension, PXE (pseudoxanthoma elasticum), Rb(retinoblastoma), Recklinghausen disease (neurofibromatosis type I),Recurrent polyserositis, Retinal disorders, Retinoblastoma, Rettsyndrome, RFALS type 3, Ricker syndrome, Riley-Day syndrome, Roussy-Levysyndrome, severe achondroplasia with developmental delay and acanthosisnigricans (SADDAN), Li-Fraumeni syndrome, sarcoma, breast, leukemia, andadrenal gland (SBLA) syndrome, sclerosis tuberose (tuberous sclerosis),SDAT, SED congenital (spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita), SEDStrudwick (spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Strudwick type), SEDc(spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita) SEMD, Strudwick type(spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Strudwick type), Shprintzen syndrome,Skin pigmentation disorders, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, South-Africangenetic porphyria (variegate porphyria), infantile-onset ascendinghereditary spastic paralysis, Speech and communication disorders,sphingolipidosis, Tay-Sachs disease, spinocerebellar ataxia, Sticklersyndrome, stroke, androgen insensitivity syndrome, tetrahydrobiopterindeficiency, beta-thalassemia, Thyroid disease, Tomaculous neuropathy(hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies), TreacherCollins syndrome, Triplo X syndrome (triple X syndrome), Trisomy 21(Down syndrome), Trisomy X, VHL syndrome (von Hippel-Lindau disease),Vision impairment and blindness (Alströom syndrome), Vrolik disease,Waardenburg syndrome, Warburg Sjo Fledelius Syndrome,Weissenbacher-Zweymuller syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, WolffPeriodic disease, Weissenbacher-Zweymuller syndrome and Xerodermapigmentosum, among others.

The term “neoplasia” or “cancer” is used throughout the specification torefer to the pathological process that results in the formation andgrowth of a cancerous or malignant neoplasm, i.e., abnormal tissue thatgrows by cellular proliferation, often more rapidly than normal andcontinues to grow after the stimuli that initiated the new growth cease.Malignant neoplasms show partial or complete lack of structuralorganization and functional coordination with the normal tissue and mostinvade surrounding tissues, metastasize to several sites, and are likelyto recur after attempted removal and to cause the death of the patientunless adequately treated. As used herein, the term neoplasia is used todescribe all cancerous disease states and embraces or encompasses thepathological process associated with malignant hematogenous, ascitic andsolid tumors.

Exemplary cancers which may be treated by the present compounds eitheralone or in combination with at least one additional anti-cancer agentinclude squamous-cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma,hepatocellular carcinomas, and renal cell carcinomas, cancer of thebladder, bowel, breast, cervix, colon, esophagus, head, kidney, liver,lung, neck, ovary, pancreas, prostate, and stomach; leukemias; benignand malignant lymphomas, particularly Burkitt's lymphoma andNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma; benign and malignant melanomas;myeloproliferative diseases; sarcomas, including Ewing's sarcoma,hemangiosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, liposarcoma, myosarcomas, peripheralneuroepithelioma, synovial sarcoma, gliomas, astrocytomas,oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas, gliobastomas, neuroblastomas,ganglioneuromas, gangliogliomas, medulloblastomas, pineal cell tumors,meningiomas, meningeal sarcomas, neurofibromas, and Schwannomas; bowelcancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer,lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer,astrocytoma, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, livercancer, colon cancer, melanoma; carcinosarcoma, Hodgkin's disease,Wilms' tumor and teratocarcinomas. Additional cancers which may betreated using compounds according to the present invention include, forexample, T-lineage Acute lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL), T-lineagelymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LL), Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Adult T-cellLeukemia, Pre-B ALL, Pre-B

Lymphomas, Large B-cell Lymphoma, Burkitts Lymphoma, B-cell ALL,Philadelphia chromosome positive ALL and Philadelphia chromosomepositive CIVIL.

Additional cancers which may be treated using the disclosed compoundsaccording to the present invention include, for example, acutegranulocytic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), acutemyelogenous leukemia (AML), adenocarcinoma, adenosarcoma, adrenalcancer, adrenocortical carcinoma, anal cancer, anaplastic astrocytoma,angiosarcoma, appendix cancer, astrocytoma, Basal cell carcinoma, B-Celllymphoma, bile duct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone marrowcancer, bowel cancer, brain cancer, brain stem glioma, breast cancer,triple (estrogen, progesterone and HER-2) negative breast cancer, doublenegative breast cancer (two of estrogen, progesterone and HER-2 arenegative), single negative (one of estrogen, progesterone and HER-2 isnegative), estrogen-receptor positive, HER2-negative breast cancer,estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer, estrogen receptor positivebreast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, luminal A breast cancer,luminal B breast cancer, Her2-negative breast cancer, HER2-positive ornegative breast cancer, progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer,progesterone receptor-positive breast cancer, recurrent breast cancer,carcinoid tumors, cervical cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, chondrosarcoma,chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), chronic myelogenous leukemia(CIVIL), colon cancer, colorectal cancer, craniopharyngioma, cutaneouslymphoma, cutaneous melanoma, diffuse astrocytoma, ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS), endometrial cancer, ependymoma, epithelioid sarcoma,esophageal cancer, ewing sarcoma, extrahepatic bile duct cancer, eyecancer, fallopian tube cancer, fibrosarcoma, gallbladder cancer, gastriccancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), germ cell tumor glioblastomamultiforme (GBM), glioma, hairy cell leukemia, head and neck cancer,hemangioendothelioma, Hodgkin lymphoma, hypopharyngeal cancer,infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC), infiltrating lobular carcinoma(ILC), inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), intestinal Cancer, intrahepaticbile duct cancer, invasive/infiltrating breast cancer, Islet cellcancer, jaw cancer, Kaposi sarcoma, kidney cancer, laryngeal cancer,leiomyosarcoma, leptomeningeal metastases, leukemia, lip cancer,liposarcoma, liver cancer, lobular carcinoma in situ, low-gradeastrocytoma, lung cancer, lymph node cancer, lymphoma, male breastcancer, medullary carcinoma, medulloblastoma, melanoma, meningioma,Merkel cell carcinoma, mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, mesenchymous,mesothelioma metastatic breast cancer, metastatic melanoma metastaticsquamous neck cancer, mixed gliomas, monodermal teratoma, mouth cancermucinous carcinoma, mucosal melanoma, multiple myeloma, MycosisFungoides, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity cancer, nasopharyngealcancer, neck cancer, neuroblastoma, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs),non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), oat cellcancer, ocular cancer, ocular melanoma, oligodendroglioma, oral cancer,oral cavity cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, osteogenic sarcoma,osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, ovarian epithelial cancer ovarian germcell tumor, ovarian primary peritoneal carcinoma, ovarian sex cordstromal tumor, Paget's disease, pancreatic cancer, papillary carcinoma,paranasal sinus cancer, parathyroid cancer, pelvic cancer, penilecancer, peripheral nerve cancer, peritoneal cancer, pharyngeal cancer,pheochromocytoma, pilocytic astrocytoma, pineal region tumor,pineoblastoma, pituitary gland cancer, primary central nervous system(CNS) lymphoma, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, renal cell carcinoma,renal pelvis cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, softtissue sarcoma, bone sarcoma, sarcoma, sinus cancer, skin cancer, smallcell lung cancer (SCLC), small intestine cancer, spinal cancer, spinalcolumn cancer, spinal cord cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, stomachcancer, synovial sarcoma, T-cell lymphoma, testicular cancer, throatcancer, thymoma/thymic carcinoma, thyroid cancer, tongue cancer, tonsilcancer, transitional cell cancer, tubal cancer, tubular carcinoma,undiagnosed cancer, ureteral cancer, urethral cancer, uterineadenocarcinoma, uterine cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvarcancer, T-cell lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), T-celllineage lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL), peripheral T-cell lymphoma, AdultT-cell leukemia, Pre-B ALL, Pre-B lymphomas, large B-cell lymphoma,Burkitts lymphoma, B-cell ALL, Philadelphia chromosome positive ALL,Philadelphia chromosome positive CIVIL, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia(JMML), acute promyelocytic leukemia (a subtype of AML), large granularlymphocytic leukemia, Adult T-cell chronic leukemia, diffuse large Bcell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma; Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissuelymphoma (MALT), small cell lymphocytic lymphoma, mediastinal large Bcell lymphoma, nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma (NMZL); splenicmarginal zone lymphoma (SMZL); intravascular large B-cell lymphoma;primary effusion lymphoma; or lymphomatoid granulomatosis; ; B-cellprolymphocytic leukemia; splenic lymphoma/leukemia, unclassifiable,splenic diffuse red pulp small B-cell lymphoma; lymphoplasmacyticlymphoma; heavy chain diseases, for example, Alpha heavy chain disease,Gamma heavy chain disease, Mu heavy chain disease, plasma cell myeloma,solitary plasmacytoma of bone; extraosseous plasmacytoma; primarycutaneous follicle center lymphoma, T cell/histocyte rich large B-celllymphoma, DLBCL associated with chronic inflammation; Epstein-Barr virus(EBV)+DLBCL of the elderly; primary mediastinal (thymic) large B-celllymphoma, primary cutaneous DLBCL, leg type, ALK+large B-cell lymphoma,plasmablastic lymphoma; large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8-associatedmulticentric, Castleman disease; B-cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, withfeatures intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, or B-celllymphoma, unclassifiable, with features intermediate between diffuselarge B-cell lymphoma and classical Hodgkin lymphoma.

In one embodiment the cancer is NUT midline cardinioma.

In one embodiment the cancer is adenoid cystic carcinoma.

The term “bioactive agent” is used to describe an agent, other than acompound according to the present invention, which is used incombination with the present compounds as an agent with biologicalactivity to assist in effecting an intended therapy, inhibition and/orprevention/prophylaxis for which the present compounds are used.Preferred bioactive agents for use herein include those agents whichhave pharmacological activity similar to that for which the presentcompounds are used or administered and include for example, anti-canceragents, antiviral agents, especially including anti-HIV agents andanti-HCV agents, antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents, etc.

VII. Combination Therapy

The compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, FormulaV, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, FormulaXI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, andFormula XXII can be used in an effective amount alone or in combinationto treat a host such as a human with a disorder as described herein.

The disclosed compounds described herein can be used in an effectiveamount alone or in combination with another compound of the presentinvention or another bioactive agent to treat a host such as a humanwith a disorder as described herein.

The term “bioactive agent” is used to describe an agent, other than theselected compound according to the present invention, which can be usedin combination or alternation with a compound of the present inventionto achieve a desired result of therapy. In one embodiment, the compoundof the present invention and the bioactive agent are administered in amanner that they are active in vivo during overlapping time periods, forexample, have time-period overlapping Cmax, Tmax, AUC or otherpharmacokinetic parameter. In another embodiment, the compound of thepresent invention and the bioactive agent are administered to a host inneed thereof that do not have overlapping pharmacokinetic parameter,however, one has a therapeutic impact on the therapeutic efficacy of theother.

In one aspect of this embodiment, the bioactive agent is an immunemodulator, including but not limited to a checkpoint inhibitor,including as non-limiting examples, a PD-1 inhibitor, PD-Ll inhibitor,PD-L2 inhibitor, CTLA-4 inhibitor, LAG-3 inhibitor, TIM-3 inhibitor,V-domain Ig suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) inhibitors, smallmolecule, peptide, nucleotide, or other inhibitor. In certain aspects,the immune modulator is an antibody, such as a monoclonal antibody.

PD-1 inhibitors that blocks the interaction of PD-1 and PD-Ll by bindingto the PD-1 receptor, and in turn inhibit immune suppression include,for example, nivolumab (Opdivo), pembrolizumab (Keytruda), pidilizumab,AMP-224 (AstraZeneca and Medlmmune), PF-06801591 (Pfizer), MEDI0680(AstraZeneca), PDR001 (Novartis), REGN2810 (Regeneron), SHR-12-1(Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Company and Incyte Corporation), TSR-042(Tesaro), and the PD-Ll/VISTA inhibitor CA-170 (Curis Inc.). PD-Llinhibitors that block the interaction of PD-1 and PD-L1 by binding tothe PD-Ll receptor, and in turn inhibits immune suppression, include forexample, atezolizumab (Tecentriq), durvalumab (AstraZeneca andMedlmmune), KN035 (Alphamab), and BMS-936559 (Bristol-Myers Squibb).CTLA-4 checkpoint inhibitors that bind to CTLA-4 and inhibits immunesuppression include, but are not limited to, ipilimumab, tremelimumab(AstraZeneca and Medlmmune), AGEN1884 and AGEN2041 (Agenus). LAG-3checkpoint inhibitors, include, but are not limited to, BMS-986016(Bristol-Myers Squibb), GSK2831781 (GlaxoSmithKline), IMP321 (PrimaBioMed), LAG525 (Novartis), and the dual PD-1 and LAG-3 inhibitor MGD013(MacroGenics). An example of a TIM-3 inhibitor is TSR-022 (Tesaro).

In yet another embodiment, one of the active compounds described hereincan be administered in an effective amount for the treatment of abnormaltissue of the female reproductive system such as breast, ovarian,endometrial, or uterine cancer, in combination or alternation with aneffective amount of an estrogen inhibitor including but not limited to aSERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), a SERD (selective estrogenreceptor degrader), a complete estrogen receptor degrader, or anotherform of partial or complete estrogen antagonist or agonist. Partialanti-estrogens like raloxifene and tamoxifen retain some estrogen-likeeffects, including an estrogen-like stimulation of uterine growth, andalso, in some cases, an estrogen-like action during breast cancerprogression which actually stimulates tumor growth. In contrast,fulvestrant, a complete anti-estrogen, is free of estrogen-like actionon the uterus and is effective in tamoxifen-resistant tumors.

Non-limiting examples of anti-estrogen compounds are provided in WO2014/19176 assigned to Astra Zeneca, WO2013/090921, WO 2014/203129, WO2014/203132, and US2013/0178445 assigned to Olema Pharmaceuticals, andU.S. Pat. Nos. 9,078,871, 8,853,423, and 8,703, 810, as well as US2015/0005286, WO 2014/205136, and WO 2014/205138.

Additional non-limiting examples of anti-estrogen compounds include:SERMS such as anordrin, bazedoxifene, broparestriol, chlorotrianisene,clomiphene citrate, cyclofenil, lasofoxifene, ormeloxifene, raloxifene,tamoxifen, toremifene, and fulvestratnt; aromatase inhibitors such asaminoglutethimide, testolactone, anastrozole, exemestane, fadrozole,formestane, and letrozole; and antigonadotropins such as leuprorelin,cetrorelix, allylestrenol, chloromadinone acetate, cyproterone acetate,delmadinone acetate, dydrogesterone, medroxyprogesterone acetate,megestrol acetate, nomegestrol acetate, norethisterone acetate,progesterone, and spironolactone.

Other estrogenic ligands that can be used according to the presentinvention are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,418,068; 5,478,847;5,393,763; and 5,457,117, WO2011/156518, U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,455,534 and8,299,112, 9,078,871; 8,853,423; 8,703,810; US 2015/0005286; and WO2014/205138, US2016/0175289, US2015/0258080, WO 2014/191726, WO2012/084711; WO 2002/013802; WO 2002/004418; WO 2002/003992; WO2002/003991; WO 2002/003990; WO 2002/003989; WO 2002/003988; WO2002/003986; WO 2002/003977; WO 2002/003976; WO 2002/003975; WO2006/078834; U.S. Pat. No. 6,821,989; US 2002/0128276; U.S. Pat. No.6,777,424; US 2002/0016340; U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,326,392; 6,756,401; US2002/0013327; U.S. Pat. No. 6,512,002; 6,632,834; US 2001/0056099; U.S.Pat. Nos. 6,583,170; 6,479,535; WO 1999/024027; US 6005102; EP 0802184;U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,998,402; 5,780,497, 5,880,137, WO 2012/048058 and WO2007/087684.

In another embodiment, an active compounds described herein can beadministered in an effective amount for the treatment of abnormal tissueof the male reproductive system such as prostate or testicular cancer,in combination or alternation with an effective amount of an androgen(such as testosterone) inhibitor including but not limited to aselective androgen receptor modulator, a selective androgen receptordegrader, a complete androgen receptor degrader, or another form ofpartial or complete androgen antagonist. In one embodiment, the prostateor testicular cancer is androgen-resistant.

Non-limiting examples of anti-androgen compounds are provided in WO2011/156518 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,455,534 and 8,299,112. Additionalnon-limiting examples of anti-androgen compounds include: enzalutamide,apalutamide, cyproterone acetate, chlormadinone acetate, spironolactone,canrenone, drospirenone, ketoconazole, topilutamide, abirateroneacetate, and cimetidine.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is an ALK inhibitor. Examples ofALK inhibitors include but are not limited to Crizotinib, Alectinib,ceritinib, TAE684 (NVP-TAE684), GSK1838705A, AZD3463, ASP3026,PF-06463922, entrectinib (RXDX-101), and AP26113,.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is an EGFR inhibitor. Examples ofEGFR inhibitors include erlotinib (Tarceva), gefitinib (Iressa),afatinib (Gilotrif), rociletinib (CO-1686), osimertinib (Tagrisso),olmutinib (Olita), naquotinib (ASP8273), nazartinib (EGF816), PF-06747775 (Pfizer), icotinib (BPI-2009), neratinib (HKI-272; PB272);avitinib (AC₀₀₁₀), EA1045, tarloxotinib (TH-4000; PR-610), PF-06459988(Pfizer), tesevatinib (XL647; EXEL-7647; KD-019), transtinib, WZ-3146,WZ8040, CNX-2006, and dacomitinib (PF-00299804; Pfizer).

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is an HER-2 inhibitor. Examplesof HER-2 inhibitors include trastuzumab, lapatinib, ado-trastuzumabemtansine, and pertuzumab.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a CD20 inhibitor. Examples ofCD20 inhibitors include obinutuzumab, rituximab, fatumumab, ibritumomab,tositumomab, and ocrelizumab.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a JAK3 inhibitor. Examples ofJAK3 inhibitors include tasocitinib.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a BCL-2 inhibitor. Examples ofBCL-2 inhibitors include venetoclax, ABT-199(4-[4-[[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]-N-[[3-nitro-4-[[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl]amino]phenyl]sulfonyl]-2-[(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)oxy]benzamide), ABT-737(4-[4-[[2-(4-chlorophenyl)phenyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]-N-[4-[[(2R)-4-(dimethylamino)-1-phenylsulfanylbutan-2-yl]amino]-3-nitrophenyl]sulfonylbenzamide)(navitoclax), ABT-263((R)-4-(4-((4′-chloro-4,4-dimethyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)methyl)piperazin-1-yl)-N-((4-((4-morpholino-1-(phenylthio)butan-2-yl)amino)-3((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)sulfonyl)benzamide),GX15-070 (obatoclax mesylate,(2Z)-2-[(5Z)-5-[(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)methylidene]-4-methoxypyrrol-2-ylidene]indole;methanesulfonic acid))), 2-methoxy-antimycin A3, YC₁₃₇(4-(4,9-dioxo-4,9-dihydronaphtho[2,3-d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-phenyl ester),pogosin, ethyl2-amino-6-bromo-4-(1-cyano-2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4H-chromene-3-carboxylate, Nilotinib-d3, TW-37(N-[4-[[2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]-2,3,4-trihydroxy-5-[[2-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]methyl]benzamide),Apogossypolone (ApoG2), HA14-1, AT101, sabutoclax, gambogic acid, orG3139 (Oblimersen).

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a kinase inhibitor. In oneembodiment, the kinase inhibitor is selected from a phosphoinositide3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor,or a spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) inhibitor, or a combination thereof.

Examples of PI3 kinase inhibitors include but are not limited toWortmannin, demethoxyviridin, perifosine, idelalisib, Pictilisib ,Palomid 529, ZSTK474, PWT33597, CUDC-907, and AEZS-136, duvelisib,GS-9820, BKM120, GDC-0032 (Taselisib)(2-[4-[2-(2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[1,2-d][1,4]benzoxazepin-9-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]-2-methylpropanamide),MLN-1117 ((2R)-1-Phenoxy-2-butanyl hydrogen (S)-methylphosphonate; orMethyl(oxo) {[(2R)-1-phenoxy-2-butanyl]oxy}phosphonium)), BYL-719 ((2S)-N1-[4-Methyl-5-[2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-pyridinyl]-2-thiazolyl]-1,2-pyrrolidinedicarboxamide),GSK2126458(2,4-Difluoro-N-{2-(methyloxy)-5-[4-(4-pyridazinyl)-6-quinolinyl]-3-pyridinyl}benzenesulfonamide)(omipalisib), TGX-221((±)-7-Methyl-2-(morpholin-4-yl)-9-(1-phenylaminoethyl)-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one),GSK2636771(2-Methyl-1-(2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)-6-morpholino-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylicacid dihydrochloride), KIN-193((R)-2-(1-(7-methyl-2-morpholino-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-9-yl)ethyl)amino)benzoicacid), TGR-1202/RP5264, GS-9820((S)-1-(4-((2-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-7-methyl-4-mohydroxypropan-1-one),GS-1101(5-fluoro-3-phenyl-2-([S)]-1-[9H-purin-6-ylamino]-propyl)-3H-quinazolin-4-one),AMG-319, GSK-2269557, SAR245409(N-(4-(N-(3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)quinoxalin-2-yl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)-3-methoxy-4methylbenzamide), BAY80-6946(2-amino-N-(7-methoxy-8-(3-morpholinopropoxy)-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinaz),AS 252424(5-[1-[5-(4-Fluoro-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-furan-2-yl]-meth-(Z)-ylidene]-thiazolidine-2,4-dione),CZ 24832(5-(2-amino-8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl)-N-tert-butylpyridine-3-sulfonamide),Buparlisib(5-[2,6-Di(4-morpholinyl)-4-pyrimidinyl]-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinamine),GDC-0941(2-(1H-Indazol-4-yl)-6-[[4-(methylsulfonyl)-1-piperazinyl]methyl]-4-(4-morpholinyl)thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine),GDC-0980((S)-1-(4-((2-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-7-methyl-4-morpholinothieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-6yl)methyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-hydroxypropan-1-one (also known as RG7422)),SF1126((8S,14S,17S)-14-(carboxymethyl)-8-(3-guanidinopropyl)-17-(hydroxymethyl)-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxo-1-(4-(4-oxo-8-phenyl-4H-chromen-2-yl)morpholino-4-ium)-2-oxa-7,10,13,16-tetraazaoctadecan-18-oate),PF-05212384(N-[4-[[4-(Dimethylamino)-1-piperidinyl]carbonyl]phenyl]-N′-[4-(4,6-di-4-morpholinyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]urea)(gedatolisib), LY3023414, BEZ235(2-Methyl-2-4-[3-methyl-2-oxo-8-(quinolin-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]phenyl propanenitrile) (dactoli sib), XL-765(N-(3-(N-(3-(3,5-dimethoxyphenylamino)quinoxalin-2-yl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)-3-methoxy-4-methylbenzamide),and GSK1059615(5-[[4-(4-Pyridinyl)-6-quinolinyl]methylene]-2,4-thiazolidenedione),PX886 ([(3 aR,6E,9S,9aR, 10R,11aS)-6-[[bis(prop-2-enyl)amino]methylidene]-5-hydroxy-9-(methoxymethyl)-9a,11a-dimethyl-1,4,7-trioxo-2,3,3a,9,10,11-hexahydroindeno[4,5h]isochromen-10-yl]acetate(also known as sonolisib)), LY294002, AZD8186, PF-4989216, pilaralisib,GNE-317, PI-3065, PI-103, NU7441 (KU-57788), HS 173, VS-5584 (SB2343),CZC_(24832,) TG100-115, A66, YM201636, CAY10505, PIK-75, PIK-93,AS-605240, BGT226 (NVP-BGT226), AZD6482, voxtalisib, alpelisib,IC-87114, TGI100713, CH5132799, PKI-402, copanlisib (BAY 80-6946), XL147, PIK-90, PIK-293, PIK-294, 3-MA (3-methyladenine), AS-252424,AS-604850, apitolisib (GDC-0980; RG7422), and the structure described inWO2014/071109.

Examples of BTK inhibitors include ibrutinib (also known asPCI-32765)(ImbruvicaTm)(1-[(3R)-3-[4-amino-3-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]piperidin-1-yl]prop-2-en-1-one),dianilinopyrimidine-based inhibitors such as AVL-101 and AVL-291/292(N-(3-((5-fluoro-2-((4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)phenyl)acrylamide) (Avila Therapeutics) (see US Patent Publication No 2011/0117073,incorporated herein in its entirety), Dasatinib([N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-(6-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-ylamino)thiazole-5-carboxamide],LFM-A13 (alpha-cyano-beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl-N-(2,5-ibromophenyl)propenamide), GDC-0834([R-N-(3-(6-(4-(1,4-dimethyl-3-oxopiperazin-2-yl)phenylamino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylphenyl)-4,5,6, 7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide], CGI-5604-(tert-butyl)-N-(3-(8-(phenylamino)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)phenyl)benzamide,CGI-1746(4-(tert-butyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-(4-methyl-6-((4-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-5-oxo-4,5-dihydropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)benzamide),CNX-774(4-(44443-acrylamidophenyl)amino)-5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)amino)phenoxy)-N-methylpicolinamide),CTA056(7-benzyl-1-(3-(piperidin-1-yl)propyl)-2-(4-(pyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-g]quinoxalin-6(5H)-one),GDC-0834((R)-N-(3-(6-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-3-oxopiperazin-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylphenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide), GDC-0837((R)-N-(3-(6-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-3-oxopiperazin-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylphenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide),HM-71224, ACP-196, ONO-4059 (Ono Pharmaceuticals), PRT062607(4-((3-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-(((1R,2S)-2-aminocyclohexyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride), QL-47(1-(1-acryloylindolin-6-yl)-9-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzo[h][1,6]naphthyridin-2(1H)-one), and RN486(6-cyclopropyl-8-fluoro-2-(2-hydroxymethyl-3-{1-methyl-5-[5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-pyridin-2-ylamino]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-pyridin-3-yl}-phenyl)-2H-isoquinolin-1-one),and other molecules capable of inhibiting BTK activity, for examplethose BTK inhibitors disclosed in Akinleye et ah, Journal of Hematology& Oncology, 2013, 6:59, the entirety of which is incorporated herein byreference.

Syk inhibitors include, for example, Cerdulatinib(4-(cyclopropylamino)-2-((4-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide),entospletinib(6-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-N-(4-morpholinophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine),fostamatinib([6-({5-Fluoro-2-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)amino]-4-pyrimidinyl}amino)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-4-yl]methyl dihydrogen phosphate), fostamatinibdisodium salt (sodium(6-((5-fluoro-2-((3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-4(3H)-yl)methylphosphate), BAY 61-3606(2-(7-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidin-5-ylamino)-nicotinamideHCl), R09021(6-[(1R,2S)-2-Amino-cyclohexylamino]-4-(5,6-dimethyl-pyridin-2-ylamino)-pyridazine-3-carboxylicacid amide), imatinib (Gleevac;4-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]-N-(4-methyl-3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino}phenyl)benzamide),staurosporine, GSK143(2-(((3R,4R)-3-aminotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)amino)-4-(p-tolylamino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide),PP2 (1-(tert-butyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-amine), PRT-060318(2-(((lR,2S)-2-aminocyclohexyl)amino)-4-(m-tolylamino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide),PRT-062607(4-((3-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-(((lR,2S)-2-aminocyclohexyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride), R112(3,3′-((5-fluoropyrimidine-2,4-diyl)bis(azanediyl))diphenol), R348(3-Ethyl-4-methylpyridine), R406 (6-((5-fluoro-2-((3 ,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3(4H)-one), piceatannol (3-Hydroxyresveratol), YM193306(see Singh et al.Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J.Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643), 7-azaindole, piceatannol, ER-27319 (seeSingh et al. Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK)Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643 incorporated in itsentirety herein), Compound D (see Singh et al. Discovery and Developmentof Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55,3614-3643 incorporated in its entirety herein), PRT060318 (see Singh etal. Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK)Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643 incorporated in itsentirety herein), luteolin (see Singh et al. Discovery and Developmentof Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55,3614-3643 incorporated in its entirety herein), apigenin (see Singh etal. Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK)Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643 incorporated in itsentirety herein), quercetin (see Singh et al. Discovery and Developmentof Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55,3614-3643 incorporated in its entirety herein), fisetin (see Singh etal. Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK)Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643 incorporated in itsentirety herein), myricetin (see Singh et al. Discovery and Developmentof Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 2012, 55,3614-3643 incorporated in its entirety herein), morin (see Singh et al.Discovery and Development of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors, J.Med. Chem. 2012, 55, 3614-3643 incorporated in its entirety herein).

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a MEK inhibitor. MEKinhibitors are well known, and include, for example,trametinib/GSK1120212(N-(3-{3-Cyclopropyl-5-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1(2H-yl}phenyl)acetamide),selumetinib(6-(4-bromo-2-chloroanilino)-7-fluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methylbenzimidazole-5-carboxamide),pimasertib/AS703026NISC 1935369((S)-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3-((2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino)isonicotinamide),XL-518/GDC-0973 (1-({3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]phenyl }carbonyl)-3-[(2S)-piperidin-2-yl]azetidin-3-ol), refametinib/BAY869766/RDEA1 19 (N-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide),PD-0325901 (N-[(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy]-3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-44odophenyl)amino]-benzamide), TAK733((R)-3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-5-(2-fluoro-44odophenylamino)-8-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4,7(3H,8H)-dione), MEK162/ARRY438162(5-[(4-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)amino]-4-fluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxamide), R05126766 (3-[[3-Fluoro-2-(methylsulfamoylamino)-4-pyridyl]methyl]-4-methyl-7-pyrimidin-2-yloxychromen-2-one),WX-554, R04987655/CH4987655 (3,4-difluoro-2-((2-fluoro-44odophenyl)amino)-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-5-((3-oxo-1,2-oxazinan-2y1)methyl)benzamide),or AZD8330 (2-((2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino)-N-(2 hydroxyethoxy)-1,5-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamide), U0126-EtOH,PD184352 (CI-1040), GDC-0623, BI-847325, cobimetinib, PD98059, BIX02189, BIX 02188, binimetinib, SL-327, TAK-733, PD318088.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a Raf inhibitor. Rafinhibitors are known and include, for example, Vemurafinib(N-[3-[[5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl]carbonyl]-2,4-difluorophenyl]-1-propanesulfonamide),sorafenib tosylate(4-[4-[[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbamoylamino]phenoxy]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide;4-methylbenzenesulfonate), AZ628(3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-N-(4-methyl-3-(3-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-6-ylamino)phenyl)benzamide), NVP-BHG712(4-methyl-3-(1-methyl-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-N-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)benzamide),RAF-265(1-methyl-5-[2-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl]pyridin-4-yl]oxy-N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzimidazol-2-amine),2-Bromoaldisine(2-Bromo-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]azepine-4,8-dione), Raf KinaseInhibitor IV(2-chloro-5-(2-phenyl-5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)phenol),Sorafenib N-Oxide (4-[4-[[[[4-Chloro-3(trifluoroMethyl)phenyl]aMino]carbonyl]aMino]phenoxy]-N-Methyl-2pyridinecarboxaMide1-Oxide), PLX-4720, dabrafenib (GSK2118436), GDC-0879, RAF265, AZ 628,SB590885, ZM336372, GW5074, TAK-632, CEP-32496, LY3009120, and GX818(Encorafenib).

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is an AKT inhibitor, includingbut not limited to, MK-2206, GSK690693, Perifosine, (KRX-0401),GDC-0068, Triciribine, AZD5363, Honokiol, PF-04691502, and Miltefosine,a FLT-3 inhibitor, including but not limited to, P406, Dovitinib,Quizartinib (AC₂₂₀), Amuvatinib (MP-470), Tandutinib (MLN518),ENIVID-2076, and KW-2449, or a combination thereof.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is an mTOR inhibitor. Examples ofmTOR inhibitors include but are not limited to rapamycin and itsanalogs, everolimus (Afinitor), temsirolimus, ridaforolimus, sirolimus,and deforolimus. Examples of MEK inhibitors include but are not limitedto tametinib/GSK1120212(N-(3-{3-Cyclopropyl-5-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1(2H-yl}phenyl)acetamide),selumetinob(6-(4-bromo-2-chloroanilino)-7-fluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methylbenzimidazole-5-carboxamide),pimasertib/AS703026NISC₁₉₃₅₃₆₉((S)-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3-((2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino)isonicotinamide), XL-518/GDC-0973 (1-(3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]phenylIcarbonyl)-3-[(2S)-piperidin-2-yl]azetidin-3-ol) (cobimetinib),refametinib/BAY869766/RDEA119(N-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide),PD-0325901 (N-[(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy]-3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-44odophenyl)amino]-benzamide), TAK733((R)-3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-5-(2-fluoro-44odophenylamino)-8-methylpyrido[2,3d]pyrimidine-4, 7(3H, 8H)-dione), MEK162/ARRY438162(5-[(4-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)amino]-4-fluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6carboxami de), R05126766 (3-[[3-Fluoro-2-(methylsulfamoylamino)-4-pyridyl]methyl]-4-methyl-7-pyrimidin-2-yloxychromen-2-one),WX-554, R04987655/CH4987655 (3,4-difluoro-2-((2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino)-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-5-((3-oxo-1,2-oxazinan-2yl)methyl)benzamide), or AZD8330(2-((2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino)-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-1,5-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamide).

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a RAS inhibitor. Examples ofRAS inhibitors include but are not limited to Reolysin and siG12D LODER.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is a HSP inhibitor. HSPinhibitors include but are not limited to Geldanamycin or17—N-Allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17AAG), and Radicicol.

Additional bioactive compounds include, for example, everolimus,trabectedin, abraxane, TLK 286, AV-299, DN-101, pazopanib, GSK690693,RTA 744, ON 0910.Na, AZD 6244 (ARRY-142886), AMN-107, TKI-258,GSK461364, AZD 1152, enzastaurin, vandetanib, ARQ-197, MK-0457, MLN8054,PHA-739358, R-763, AT-9263, a FLT-3 inhibitor, a VEGFR inhibitor, anaurora kinase inhibitor, a PIK-1 modulator, an HDAC inhbitor, a c-METinhibitor, a PARP inhibitor, a Cdk inhibitor, an IGFR-TK inhibitor, ananti-HGF antibody, a focal adhesion kinase inhibitor, a Map kinasekinase (mek) inhibitor, a VEGF trap antibody, pemetrexed, panitumumab,amrubicin, oregovomab, Lep-etu, nolatrexed, azd2171, batabulin,ofatumumab, zanolimumab, edotecarin, tetrandrine, rubitecan,tesmilifene, oblimersen, ticilimumab, ipilimumab, gossypol, Bio 111,131-I-TM-601, ALT-110, BIO 140, CC 8490, cilengitide, gimatecan,IL13-PE38QQR, INO 1001, IPdR₁ KRX-0402, lucanthone, LY317615, neuradiab,vitespan, Rta 744, Sdx 102, talampanel, atrasentan, Xr 311, romidepsin,ADS-100380, sunitinib, 5-fluorouracil, vorinostat, etoposide,gemcitabine, doxorubicin, liposomal doxorubicin,5′-deoxy-5-fluorouridine, vincristine, temozolomide, ZK-304709,seliciclib; PD0325901, AZD-6244, capecitabine, L-Glutamic acid,N-[4-[2-(2-amino-4,7-dihydro-4-oxo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]benzoyl]-,di sodium salt, heptahydrate, camptothecin, PEG-labeled irinotecan,tamoxifen, toremifene citrate, anastrazole, exemestane, letrozole,DES(diethylstilbestrol), estradiol, estrogen, conjugated estrogen,bevacizumab, IMC-1C11, CHIR-258); 3-[5-(methylsulfonylpiperadinemethyl)-indolyl-quinolone, vatalanib, AG-013736,AVE-0005, goserelin acetate, leuprolide acetate, triptorelin pamoate,medroxyprogesterone acetate, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, megestrolacetate, raloxifene, bicalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide, megestrolacetate, CP-724714; TAK-165, HKI-272, erlotinib, lapatanib, canertinib,ABX-EGF antibody, erbitux, EKB-569, PKI-166, GW-572016, Ionafarnib,BMS-214662, tipifarnib; amifostine, NVP-LAQ824, suberoyl analidehydroxamic acid, valproic acid, trichostatin A, FK-228, SU11248,sorafenib, KRN951, aminoglutethimide, amsacrine, anagrelide,L-asparaginase, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, adriamycin,bleomycin, buserelin, busulfan, carboplatin, carmustine, chlorambucil,cisplatin, cladribine, clodronate, cyproterone, cytarabine, dacarbazine,dactinomycin, daunorubicin, diethylstilbestrol, epirubicin, fludarabine,fludrocortisone, fluoxymesterone, flutamide, gleevec, gemcitabine,hydroxyurea, idarubicin, ifosfamide, imatinib, leuprolide, levamisole,lomustine, mechlorethamine, melphalan, 6-mercaptopurine, mesna,methotrexate, mitomycin, mitotane, mitoxantrone, nilutamide, octreotide,oxaliplatin, pamidronate, pentostatin, plicamycin, porfimer,procarbazine, raltitrexed, rituximab, streptozocin, teniposide,testosterone, thalidomide, thioguanine, thiotepa, tretinoin, vindesine,13-cis-retinoic acid, phenylalanine mustard, uracil mustard,estramustine, altretamine, floxuridine, 5-deooxyuridine, cytosinearabinoside, 6-mecaptopurine, deoxycoformycin, calcitriol, valrubicin,mithramycin, vinblastine, vinorelbine, topotecan, razoxin, marimastat,COL-3, neovastat, BMS-275291, squalamine, endostatin, SU5416, SU6668,EMD121974, interleukin-12, IM862, angiostatin, vitaxin, droloxifene,idoxyfene, spironolactone, finasteride, cimitidine, trastuzumab,denileukin diftitox, gefitinib, bortezimib, paclitaxel, cremophor-freepaclitaxel, docetaxel, epithilone B, BMS-247550, BMS-310705,droloxifene, 4-hydroxytamoxifen, pipendoxifene, ERA-923, arzoxifene,fulvestrant, acolbifene, lasofoxifene, idoxifene, TSE-424, HMR-3339,ZK186619, topotecan, PTK787/ZK 222584, VX-745, PD 184352, rapamycin,40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin, temsirolimus, AP-23573, RAD001,ABT-578, BC-210, LY294002, LY292223, LY292696, LY293684, LY293646,wortmannin, ZM336372, L-779,450, PEG-filgrastim, darbepoetin,erythropoietin, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, zolendronate,prednisone, cetuximab, granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor,histrelin, pegylated interferon alfa-2a, interferon alfa-2a, pegylatedinterferon alfa-2b, interferon alfa-2b, azacitidine, PEG-L-asparaginase,lenalidomide, gemtuzumab, hydrocortisone, interleukin-11, dexrazoxane,alemtuzumab, all-transretinoic acid, ketoconazole, interleukin-2,megestrol, immune globulin, nitrogen mustard, methylprednisolone,ibritgumomab tiuxetan, androgens, decitabine, hexamethylmelamine,bexarotene, tositumomab, arsenic trioxide, cortisone, editronate,mitotane, cyclosporine, liposomal daunorubicin, Edwina-asparaginase,strontium 89, casopitant, netupitant, an NK-1 receptor antagonist,palonosetron, aprepitant, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, metoclopramide,lorazepam, alprazolam, haloperidol, droperidol, dronabinol,dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prochlorperazine, granisetron,ondansetron, dolasetron, tropisetron, pegfilgrastim, erythropoietin,epoetin alfa, darbepoetin alfa and mixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, the bioactive agent is selected from, but are notlimited to, Imatinib mesylate (Gleevac®), Dasatinib (Sprycel®),Nilotinib (Tasigna®), Bosutinib (Bosulif®), Trastuzumab (Herceptin®),trastuzumab-DM1, Pertuzumab (Perjeta™), Lapatinib (Tykerb®), Gefitinib(Iressa®), Erlotinib (Tarceva®), Cetuximab (Erbitux®), Panitumumab(Vectibix®), Vandetanib (Caprelsa®), Vemurafenib (Zelboraf®), Vorinostat(Zolinza®), Romidepsin (Istodax®), Bexarotene (Tagretin®), Alitretinoin(Panretin®), Tretinoin (Vesanoid®), Carfilizomib (Kyprolis™),Pralatrexate (Folotyn®), Bevacizumab (Avastin®), Ziv-aflibercept(Zaltrap®), Sorafenib (Nexavar®), Sunitinib (Sutent®), Pazopanib(Votrient®), Regorafenib (Stivarga®), and Cabozantinib (Cometriq™).

In certain aspects, the bioactive agent is an anti-inflammatory agent, achemotherapeutic agent, a radiotherapeutic, an additional therapeuticagent, or an immunosuppressive agent.

Suitable chemotherapeutic bioactive agents include, but are not limitedto, a radioactive molecule, a toxin, also referred to as cytotoxin orcytotoxic agent, which includes any agent that is detrimental to theviability of cells, and liposomes or other vesicles containingchemotherapeutic compounds. General anticancer pharmaceutical agentsinclude: Vincristine (Oncovin®) or liposomal vincristine (Marqibog),Daunorubicin (daunomycin or Cerubidine®) or doxorubicin (Adriamycin®),Cytarabine (cytosine arabinoside, ara-C, or Cytosar®), L-asparaginase(Elspar®) or PEG-L-asparaginase (pegaspargase or Oncaspar®), Etoposide(VP-16), Teniposide (Vumon®), 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP or Purinethol®),Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), Prednisone, Dexamethasone(Decadron), imatinib (Gleevec®), dasatinib (Sprycel®), nilotinib(Tasigna®), bosutinib (Bosulif®), and ponatinib (Iclusig™)

Examples of additional suitable chemotherapeutic agents include but arenot limited to 1-dehydrotestosterone, 5-fluorouracil decarbazine,6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine, actinomycin D, adriamycin, aldesleukin,an alkylating agent, allopurinol sodium, altretamine, amifostine,anastrozole, anthramycin (AMC)), an anti-mitotic agent,cis-dichlorodiamine platinum (II) (DDP) cisplatin), diamino dichloroplatinum, anthracycline, an antibiotic, an antimetabolite, asparaginase,BCG live (intravesical), betamethasone sodium phosphate andbetamethasone acetate, bicalutamide, bleomycin sulfate, busulfan,calcium leucouorin, calicheamicin, capecitabine, carboplatin, lomustine(CCNU), carmustine (BSNU), Chlorambucil, Cisplatin, Cladribine,Colchicin, conjugated estrogens, Cyclophosphami de, Cyclothosphamide,Cytarabine, Cytarabine, cytochalasin B, Cytoxan, Dacarbazine,Dactinomycin, dactinomycin (formerly actinomycin), daunirubicin HCL,daunorucbicin citrate, denileukin diftitox, Dexrazoxane,Dibromomannitol, dihydroxy anthracin dione, Docetaxel, dolasetronmesylate, doxorubicin HCL, dronabinol, E. coli L-asparaginase, emetine,epoetin-a, Erwinia L-asparaginase, esterified estrogens, estradiol,estramustine phosphate sodium, ethidium bromide, ethinyl estradiol,etidronate, etoposide citrororum factor, etoposide phosphate,filgrastim, floxuridine, fluconazole, fludarabine phosphate,fluorouracil, flutamide, folinic acid, gemcitabine HCL, glucocorticoids,goserelin acetate, gramicidin D, granisetron HCL, hydroxyurea,idarubicin HCL, ifosfamide, interferon a-2b, irinotecan HCL, letrozole,leucovorin calcium, leuprolide acetate, levamisole HCL, lidocaine,lomustine, maytansinoid, mechlorethamine HCL, medroxyprogesteroneacetate, megestrol acetate, melphalan HCL, mercaptipurine, mesna,methotrexate, methyltestosterone, mithramycin, mitomycin C, mitotane,mitoxantrone, nilutamide, octreotide acetate, ondansetron HCL,paclitaxel, pamidronate disodium, pentostatin, pilocarpine HCL,plimycin, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant, porfimer sodium,procaine, procarbazine HCL, propranolol, rituximab, sargramostim,streptozotocin, tamoxifen, taxol, teniposide, tenoposide, testolactone,tetracaine, thioepa chlorambucil, thioguanine, thiotepa, topotecan HCL,toremifene citrate, trastuzumab, tretinoin, valrubicin, vinblastinesulfate, vincristine sulfate, and vinorelbine tartrate.

Additional therapeutic agents that can be administered in combinationwith a Degrader disclosed herein can include bevacizumab, sutinib,sorafenib, 2-methoxyestradiol or 2ME2, finasunate, vatalanib,vandetanib, aflibercept, volociximab, etaracizumab (MEDI-522),cilengitide, erlotinib, cetuximab, panitumumab, gefitinib, trastuzumab,dovitinib, figitumumab, atacicept, rituximab, alemtuzumab, aldesleukine,atlizumab, tocilizumab, temsirolimus, everolimus, lucatumumab,dacetuzumab, HLL1, huN901-DM1, atiprimod, natalizumab, bortezomib,carfilzomib, marizomib, tanespimycin, saquinavir mesylate, ritonavir,nelfinavir mesylate, indinavir sulfate, belinostat, panobinostat,mapatumumab, lexatumumab, dulanermin, AB T-737, oblimersen, plitidepsin,talmapimod, P276-00, enzastaurin, tipifarnib, perifosine, imatinib,dasatinib, lenalidomide, thalidomide, simvastatin, celecoxib,bazedoxifene, AZD4547, rilotumumab, oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), PD0332991,ribociclib (LEE011), amebaciclib (LY2835219), HDM201, fulvestrant(Faslodex), exemestane (Aromasin), PIIVI447, ruxolitinib (INC₄₂₄),BGJ398, necitumumab, pemetrexed (Alimta), and ramucirumab (IMC-1121B).

In one aspect of the invention, the disclosed compound is administeredin combination with an anti-infective agent, for example but not limitedto an anti-HIV agent, anti-HCV agent, anti-HBV agent, or otheranti-viral or anti-bacterial agent. In one embodiment, the anti-HIVagent can be, but is not limited to, for example, a nucleoside reversetranscriptase inhibitor (NRTI), other non-nucloeoside reversetranscriptase inhibitor, protease inhibitor, fusion inhibitor, amongothers.

Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) include,but are not limited to, Abacavir or ABC (Ziagen), Didanosine or ddl(Videx), Emtricitabine or FTC (Emtriva), Lamivudine or 3TC (Epivir), ddC(zalcitabine), Stavudine or d4T (Zerit), Tenofovircor TDF (Viread),D-D4FC (Reverset), and Zidovudine or AZT or ZDV (Retrovir).

Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) include, butare not limited to, Delavirdine (Rescriptor), Efavirenz (Sustiva),Etravirine (Intelence), Nevirapine (Viramune), and Rilpivirine(Edurant). Anti-HIV Protease Inhibitors (PIs) include, but are notlimited to, Atazanavir or ATV (Reyataz), Darunavir or DRV (Prezista),Fosamprenavir or FPV (Lexiva), Indinavir or IDV (Crixivan), Lopinavir+ritonavir, or LPV/r (Kaletra), Nelfinavir or NFV (Viracept), Ritonaviror RTV (Norvir), Saquinavir or SQV (Invirase), Tipranavir, or TPV(Aptivus), Cobicistat (Tybost), Atazanavir +cobicistat, or ATV/COBI(Evotaz), Darunavir +cobicistat, or DRV/COBI (Prezcobix).

Anti-HIV Fusion Inhibitors include, but are not limited to, Enfuvirtideor ENF or T-20 (Fuzeon). Anti-HIV also include, but are not limited to,Maraviroc or MVC (Selzentry).

Anti-HIV Integrase Inhibitors include, but are not limited toDolutegravir (Tivicay), Elvitegravir (Vitekta), Raltegravir (Isentress).

Anti-HIV combinations agents include Abacavir +Dolutegravir+lamivudine,or ABC/DTG/3TC (Triumeq), Abacavir +lamivudine or ABC/3TC(Epzicom), Abacavir +lamivudine +zidovudine, or ABC/3TC/ZDV (Trizivir),Efavirenz +emtricitabine +tenofovir or EFV/FTC/TDF (Atripla, Tribuss),elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide orEVG/COBI/FTC/TAF or ECF/TAF (Genvoya; (Stribild), emtricitabine+rilpivirine +tenofovir or FTC/RPV/TAF (Odefsey); Emtricitabine+rilpivirine +tenofovir or FTC/RPV/TDF (Complera), Emtricitabine+tenofovir or TAF/FTC (Descovy), emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxilfumarate (Truvada), and Lamivudine +zidovudine or 3TC/ZDV (Combivir).

Other anti-HIV compounds include, but are not limited to Racivir,L-FddC, L-FD4C, SQVM (Saquinavir mesylate), IDV (Indinavir), SQV(Saquinavir), APV (Amprenavir), LPV (Lopinavir), fusion inhibitors suchas T20, among others, fuseon and mixtures thereof, including anti-HIVcompounds presently in clinical trials or in development.

Other anti-HIV agents which may be used in co-administration with thedisclosed compounds according to the present invention. NNRTIs may beselected from the group consisting of nevirapine (BI-R6-587),delavirdine (U-90152SIT), efavirenz (DMP-266), UC-781(N-[4-chloro-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]-2methyl3-furancarbothiamide),etravirine (TMC 125), Trovirdine (Ly300046.HC₁), HI-236, HI-240, HI-280,HI-281, rilpivirine (TMC-278), MSC-127, HBY 097, DMP266, Baicalin(TJN-151) ADAM-II (Methyl3′,3′-dichloro-4′,4″-dimethoxy-5′,5″-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-6,6-diphenylhexenoate),Methyl3-Bromo-5-(1-5-bromo-4-methoxy-3-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)hept-1-enyl)-2-methoxybenzoate(Alkenyldiarylmethane analog, Adam analog),(5-chloro-3-(phenylsulfinyl)-2¹-indolecarboxamide), AAP-BHAP (U-104489or PNU-104489), Capravirine (AG-1549, S-1153), atevirdine (U-87201E),aurin tricarboxylic acid (SD-095345),1-[(6-cyano-2-indolyl)carbonyl]-4-[3-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridinyl]piperazine,1-[5-[[N-(methyl)methyl sulfonylamino]-2-indolylcarbonyl-443-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridinyl]piperazine,1-[3-(Ethylamino)-2-[pyridinyl]-4-[(5-hydroxy-2-indolyl)carbonyl]piperazine,1-[(6-Formyl-2-indolyl)carbonyl]-443-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridinyl]piperazine,1-[[5-(Methyl sulfonyloxy)-2-indoyly)carbonyl]-443-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridinyl]piperazine, U88204E,Bis(2-nitrophenyl)sulfone (NSC 633001), Calanolide A (NSC₆₇₅₄₅₁),Calanolide B, 6-Benzyl-5-methyl-2-(cyclohexyloxy)pyrimidin-4-one(DABO-546), DPC 961, E-EBU, E-EBU-dm, E-EPSeU, E-EPU, Foscarnet(Foscavir), HEPT (14(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6-(phenylthio)thymine),HEPT-M (1-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6-(3-methylphenyl)thio)thymine),HEPT- S(1-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6-(phenylthio)-2-thiothymine),Inophyllum P, L-737,126, Michellamine A (NSC₆₅₀₈₉₈), Michellamine B(NSC₆₄₉₃₂₄), Michellamine F,6-(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)-1-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-5-isopropyluracil,6-(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)-1-(ethyoxymethyl)-5-isopropyluracil, NPP S,E-BPTU (NSC 648400), Oltipraz(4-Methyl-5-(pyrazinyl)-3H-1,2-dithiole-3-thione),N-{2-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenethyl]-N′-(2-thiazolyl)thiourea (PETT Cl, Fderivative),N-{2-(2,6-Difluorophenethyl]-N′-[2-(5-bromopyridyl)]thiourea {PETTderivative), N-{2-(2,6-Difluorophenethyl]-N′42-(5-methylpyridyl]thiourea{PETT Pyridyl derivative),N-[2-(3-Fluorofuranyl)ethyl]-N′-[2-(5-chloropyridyl)]thiourea,N-[2-(2-Fluoro-6-ethoxyphenethyl)]-N′-[2-(5-bromopyridyl)]thiourea,N-(2-Phenethyl)-N′-(2-thiazolyl)thiourea (LY-73497), L-697,639,L-697,593, L-697,661, 342-(4,7-Difluorobenzoxazol -2-yl)ethyl}-5-ethyl-6-methyl(pypridin-2(1H)-thione (2-Pyridinone Derivative),3-[[(2-Methoxy-5,6-dimethyl-3-pyridyl)methyl]amine]-5-ethyl-6-methyl(pypridin-2(1H)-thione,R82150, R82913, R87232, R88703, R89439 (Loviride), R90385, S-2720,Suramin Sodium, TBZ (Thiazolobenzimidazole, NSC 625487),Thiazoloisoindol-5-one,(+)(R)-9b-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl-2,3-dihydrothiazolo[2,3-a]isoindo1-5(9bH)-one, Tivirapine (R86183), UC-38 and UC-84, among others.

In one aspect of the invention, the disclosed compound when used totreat an HCV infection can be administered in combination with anotheranti-HCV agent. Anti-HCV agents are known in the art. To date, a numberof fixed dose drug combinations have been approved for the treatment ofHCV. Harvoni® (Gilead Sciences, Inc.) contains the NSSA inhibitorledipasvir and the NSSB inhibitor sofosbuvir. Technivie™ (AbbVie, Inc.)is a fixed-dose combination containing ombitasvir, an NSSA inhibitor;paritaprevir, an NS3/4A protease inhibitor; and ritonavir, a CYP3Ainhibitor. Daklinza™ (daclatasvir, Bristol-Myers Squibb) is a HCV NSSAinhibitor indicated for use with sofosbuvir for the treatment of chronicgenotype 3 infection. Zepatier™ (Merck & Co.) has recently been approvedfor the treatment of chronic HCV genotypes 1 and 4. ZepatierTM is afixed-dose combination product containing elbasvir, an HCV NSSAinhibitor, and grazoprevir, an HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor. Zepatier™is indicated with or without ribavirin. Epclusa® (Gilead Sciences, Inc.)is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing sofosbuvir andvelpatasvir.

Additional anti-HCV agents and combinations thereof include thosedescribed in U.S. Pat. Nos: 9,382,218; 9,321,753; 9,249,176; 9,233,974;9,221,833; 9,211,315; 9,194,873; 9,186,369; 9,180,193; 9,156,823;9,138,442; 9,133,170; 9,108,999; 9,090,559; 9,079,887; 9,073,943;9,073,942; 9,056,090; 9,051,340; 9,034,863; 9,029,413; 9,011,938;8,987,302; 8,945,584; 8,940,718; 8,927,484; 8,921,341; 8,884,030;8,841,278; 8,822,430; 8,772,022; 8,765,722; 8,742,101; 8,741,946;8,674,085; 8,673,288; 8,669,234; 8,663,648; 8,618,275; 8,580,252;8,575,195; 8,575,135; 8,575,118; 8,569,302; 8,524,764; 8,513,298;8,501,714; 8,404,651; 8,273,341; 8,257,699; 8,197,861; 8,158,677;8,105,586; 8,093,353; 8,088,368; 7,897,565; 7,871,607; 7,846,431;7,829,081; 7,829,077; 7,824,851; 7,572,621; and 7,326,536; Patentsassigned to Alios: U.S. Pat. Nos: 9,365,605; 9,346,848; 9,328,119;9,278,990; 9,249,174; 9,243,022; 9,073,960; 9,012,427; 8,980,865;8,895,723; 8,877,731; 8,871,737; 8,846,896 and 8,772,474; Achillion U.S.Pat. Nos. 9,273,082; 9,233,136; 9,227,952; 9,133,115; 9,125,904;9,115,175; 9,085,607; 9,006,423; 8,946,422; 8,835,456; 8,809,313;8,785,378; 8,614,180; 8,445,430; 8,435,984; 8,183,263; 8,173,636;8,163,693; 8,138,346; 8,114,888; 8,106,209; 8,088,806; 8,044,204;7,985,541; 7,906,619; 7,902,365; 7,767,706; 7,741,334; 7,718,671;7,659,399; 7,476,686; 7,439,374; 7,365,068; 7,199,128; and 7,094,807;Cocrystal Pharma Inc. U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,181,227; 9,173,893; 9,040,479 and8,771,665; Gilead Sciences U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,353,423; 9,346,841;9,321,800; 9,296,782; 9,296,777; 9,284,342; 9,238,039; 9,216,996;9,206,217; 9,161,934; 9,145,441; 9,139,604; 9,090,653; 9,090,642;9,085,573; 9,062,092; 9,056,860; 9,045,520; 9,045,462; 9,029,534;8,980,878; 8,969,588; 8,962,652; 8,957,046; 8,957,045; 8,946,238;8,933,015; 8,927,741; 8,906,880; 8,889,159; 8,871,785; 8,841,275;8,815,858; 8,809,330; 8,809,267; 8,809,266; 8,779,141; 8,765,710;8,759,544; 8,759,510; 8,735,569; 8,735,372; 8,729,089; 8,722,677;8,716,264; 8,716,263; 8,716,262; 8,697,861; 8,664,386; 8,642,756;8,637,531; 8,633,309; 8,629,263; 8,618,076; 8,592,397; 8,580,765;8,569,478; 8,563,530; 8,551,973; 8,536,187; 8,513,186; 8,513,184;8,492,539; 8,486,938; 8,481,713; 8,476,225; 8,420,597; 8,415,322;8,338,435; 8,334,270; 8,329,926; 8,329,727; 8,324,179; 8,283,442;8,263,612; 8,232,278; 8,178,491; 8,173,621; 8,163,718; 8,143,394;patents assigned to Idenix, acquired by Merck, include U.S. Pat. Nos.:9,353,100; 9,309,275; 9,296,778; 9,284,307; 9,249,173; 9,243,025;9,211,300; 9,187,515; 9,187,496, 9,109,001; 8,993,595; 8,951,985;8,691,788; 8,680,071; 8,637,475; 8,507,460; 8,377,962; 8,362,068;8,343,937; 8,299,038; 8,193, 372; 8,093,379; 7,951,789; 7,932,240;7,902,202; 7,662,798; 7,635,689; 7,625,875; 7,608,600; 7,608,597;7,582,618; 7,547,704; 7,456,155; 7,384,924; 7,365,057; 7,192,936;7,169,766; 7,163,929; 7,157,441; 7,148,206; 7,138,376; 7,105,493;6,914,054 and 6,812,219; patents assigned to Merck include U.S. Pat.Nos: 9,364,482; 9,339,541; 9,328,138; 9,265,773; 9,254,292; 9,243,002;9,242,998; 9,242,988; 9,242,917; 9,238,604; 9,156,872; 9,150,603;9,139,569; 9,120,818; 9,090,661; 9,073,825; 9,061,041; 8,987,195;8,980,920; 8,927,569; 8,871,759; 8,828,930; 8,772,505; 8,715,638;8,697,694; 8,637,449; 8,609,635; 8,557,848; 8,546,420; 8,541,434;8,481,712; 8,470,834; 8,461,107; 8,404,845; 8,377,874; 8,377,873;8,354,518; 8,309,540; 8,278,322; 8,216,999; 8,148,349; 8,138,164;8,080,654; 8,071,568; 7,973,040; 7,935,812; 7,915,400; 7,879,815;7,879,797; 7,632,821; 7,569,374; 7,534,767; 7,470,664 and 7,329,732;patent application publication US 2013/0029904 to Boehringer IngelheimGMBH and US 2014/0113958 to Stella Aps.

In one embodiment, the additional therapy is a monoclonal antibody(MAb). Some MAbs stimulate an immune response that destroys cancercells. Similar to the antibodies produced naturally by B cells, theseMAbs may “coat” the cancer cell surface, triggering its destruction bythe immune system. For example, bevacizumab targets vascular endothelialgrowth factor (VEGF), a protein secreted by tumor cells and other cellsin the tumor's microenvironment that promotes the development of tumorblood vessels. When bound to bevacizumab, VEGF cannot interact with itscellular receptor, preventing the signaling that leads to the growth ofnew blood vessels. Similarly, cetuximab and panitumumab target theepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and trastuzumab targets thehuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2). MAbs that bind to cellsurface growth factor receptors prevent the targeted receptors fromsending their normal growth-promoting signals. They may also triggerapoptosis and activate the immune system to destroy tumor cells.

In one aspect of the present invention, the bioactive agent is animmunosuppressive agent. The immunosuppressive agent can be acalcineurin inhibitor, e.g. a cyclosporin or an ascomycin, e.g.Cyclosporin A (NEORAL®), FK506 (tacrolimus), pimecrolimus, a mTORinhibitor, e.g. rapamycin or a derivative thereof, e.g. Sirolimus(RAPAMUNE®), Everolimus (Certican®), temsirolimus, zotarolimus,biolimus-7, biolimus-9, a rapalog, e.g.ridaforolimus, azathioprine,campath 1H, a S11³ receptor modulator, e.g. fingolimod or an analoguethereof, an anti IL-8 antibody, mycophenolic acid or a salt thereof,e.g. sodium salt, or a prodrug thereof, e.g. Mycophenolate Mofetil(CELLCEPT®), OKT3 (ORTHOCLONE OKT3®), Prednisone, ATGAM®,THYMOGLOBULIN®, Brequinar Sodium, OKT4, T10B9.A-3A, 33B3.1,15-deoxyspergualin, tresperimus, Leflunomide ARAVA®, CTLAI-Ig,anti-CD25, anti-IL2R, Basiliximab (SIMULECT®), Daclizumab (ZENAPAX®),mizorbine, methotrexate, dexamethasone, ISAtx-247, SDZ ASM 981(pimecrolimus, Elidel®), CTLA41g (Abatacept), belatacept, LFA31g,etanercept (sold as Enbrel® by Immunex), adalimumab (Humira®),infliximab (Remicade®), an anti-LFA-1 antibody, natalizumab (Antegren®),Enlimomab, gavilimomab, antithymocyte immunoglobulin, siplizumab,Alefacept efalizumab, pentasa, mesalazine, asacol, codeine phosphate,benorylate, fenbufen, naprosyn, diclofenac, etodolac and indomethacin,aspirin and ibuprofen.

VIII. Pharmaceutical Compositions

The compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, FormulaV, Formula VI, Formula VII, Formula VIII, Formula IX, Formula X, FormulaXI, Formula XII, Formula XIII, Formula XIV, Formula XV, Formula XVI,Formula XVII, Formula XVIII, Formula XIX, Formula XX, Formula XXI, andFormula XXII as disclosed herein can be administered as the neatchemical, but are more typically administered as a pharmaceuticalcomposition, that includes an effective amount for a host, typically ahuman, in need of such treatment for any of the disorders describedherein. Accordingly, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositionscomprising an effective amount of compound or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier for any of the uses described herein. The pharmaceuticalcomposition may contain a compound or salt as the only active agent, or,in an alternative embodiment, the compound and at least one additionalactive agent.

In certain embodiments the pharmaceutical composition is in a dosageform that contains from about 0.1 mg to about 2000 mg, from about 10 mgto about 1000 mg, from about 100 mg to about 800 mg, or from about 200mg to about 600 mg of the active compound and optionally from about 0.1mg to about 2000 mg, from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg, from about 100mg to about 800 mg, or from about 200 mg to about 600 mg of anadditional active agent in a unit dosage form. Examples are dosage formswith at least 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600,700, or 750 mg of active compound, or its salt.

The pharmaceutical composition may also include a molar ratio of theactive compound and an additional active agent. For example thepharmaceutical composition may contain a molar ratio of about 0.5:1,about 1:1, about 2:1, about 3:1 or from about 1.5:1 to about 4:1 of ananti-inflammatory or immunosuppressing agent.

Compounds disclosed herein may be administered orally, topically,parenterally, by inhalation or spray, sublingually, via implant,including ocular implant, transdermally, via buccal administration,rectally, as an ophthalmic solution, injection, including ocularinjection, intraveneous, intra-aortal, intracranial, subdermal,intraperitioneal, subcutaneous, transnasal, sublingual, or rectal or byother means, in dosage unit formulations containing conventionalpharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

For ocular delivery, the compound can be administered, as desired, forexample, via intravitreal, intrastromal, intracameral, sub-tenon,sub-retinal, retro-bulbar, peribulbar, suprachorodial, conjunctival,subconjunctival, episcleral, periocular, transscleral, retrobulbar,posterior juxtascleral, circumcorneal, or tear duct injections, orthrough a mucus, mucin, or a mucosal barrier, in an immediate orcontrolled release fashion or via an ocular device.

The pharmaceutical composition may be formulated as any pharmaceuticallyuseful form, e.g., as an aerosol, a cream, a gel, a pill, an injectionor infusion solution, a capsule, a tablet, a syrup, a transdermal patch,a subcutaneous patch, a dry powder, an inhalation formulation, in amedical device, suppository, buccal, or sublingual formulation,parenteral formulation, or an ophthalmic solution. Some dosage forms,such as tablets and capsules, are subdivided into suitably sized unitdoses containing appropriate quantities of the active components, e.g.,an effective amount to achieve the desired purpose.

Carriers include excipients and diluents and must be of sufficientlyhigh purity and sufficiently low toxicity to render them suitable foradministration to the patient being treated. The carrier can be inert orit can possess pharmaceutical benefits of its own. The amount of carrieremployed in conjunction with the compound is sufficient to provide apractical quantity of material for administration per unit dose of thecompound.

Classes of carriers include, but are not limited to binders, bufferingagents, coloring agents, diluents, di sintegrants, emulsifiers,flavorants, glidents, lubricants, preservatives, stabilizers,surfactants, tableting agents, and wetting agents. Some carriers may belisted in more than one class, for example vegetable oil may be used asa lubricant in some formulations and a diluent in others. Exemplarypharmaceutically acceptable carriers include sugars, starches,celluloses, powdered tragacanth, malt, gelatin; talc, and vegetableoils. Optional active agents may be included in a pharmaceuticalcomposition, which do not substantially interfere with the activity ofthe compound of the present invention.

The pharmaceutical compositions/combinations can be formulated for oraladministration. These compositions can contain any amount of activecompound that achieves the desired result, for example between 0.1 and99 weight % (wt. %) of the compound and usually at least about 5 wt. %of the compound. Some embodiments contain from about 25 wt. % to about50 wt. % or from about 5 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the compound.

Formulations suitable for rectal administration are typically presentedas unit dose suppositories. These may be prepared by admixing the activecompound with one or more conventional solid carriers, for example,cocoa butter, and then shaping the resulting mixture.

Formulations suitable for topical application to the skin preferablytake the form of an ointment, cream, lotion, paste, gel, spray, aerosol,or oil. Carriers which may be used include petroleum jelly, lanoline,polyethylene glycols, alcohols, transdermal enhancers, and combinationsof two or more thereof.

Formulations suitable for transdermal administration may be presented asdiscrete patches adapted to remain in intimate contact with theepidermis of the recipient for a prolonged period of time. Formulationssuitable for transdermal administration may also be delivered byiontophoresis (see, for example, Pharmaceutical Research 3 (6):318(1986)) and typically take the form of an optionally buffered aqueoussolution of the active compound. In one embodiment, microneedle patchesor devices are provided for delivery of drugs across or into biologicaltissue, particularly the skin. The microneedle patches or devices permitdrug delivery at clinically relevant rates across or into skin or othertissue barriers, with minimal or no damage, pain, or irritation to thetissue.

Formulations suitable for administration to the lungs can be deliveredby a wide range of passive breath driven and active power drivensingle/-multiple dose dry powder inhalers (DPI). The devices mostcommonly used for respiratory delivery include nebulizers, metered-doseinhalers, and dry powder inhalers. Several types of nebulizers areavailable, including jet nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers, andvibrating mesh nebulizers. Selection of a suitable lung delivery devicedepends on parameters, such as nature of the drug and its formulation,the site of action, and pathophysiology of the lung.

Many methods and devices for drug delivery are known in the art.Non-limiting examples are described in the following patents and patentapplications (fully incorporated herein by reference). Examples are U.S.Pat. No. 8,192,408 titled “Ocular trocar assembly” (Psivida Us, Inc.);U.S. Pat. No. 7,585,517 titled “Transcleral delivery” (Macusight, Inc.);U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,710,182 and 5,795,913 titled “Ophthalmic composition”(Santen OY); U.S. Pat. No. 8,663,639 titled “Formulations for treatingocular diseases and conditions”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,486,960 titled“Formulations and methods for vascular permeability-related diseases orconditions”, U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,367,097 and 8,927,005 titled “Liquidformulations for treatment of diseases or conditions”, U.S. Pat. No.7,455,855 titled “Delivering substance and drug delivery system usingthe same” (Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.); WO/2011/050365 titled“Conformable Therapeutic Shield For Vision and Pain” and WO/2009/145842titled “Therapeutic Device for Pain Management and Vision” (ForsightLabs, LLC); U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,066,779 and 8,623,395 titled “Implantabletherapeutic device”, WO/2014/160884 titled “Ophthalmic Implant forDelivering Therapeutic Substances”, U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,399,006, 8,277,830,8,795,712, 8,808,727, 8,298,578, and WO/2010/088548 titled “Posteriorsegment drug delivery”, WO/2014/152959 and US20140276482 titled “Systemsfor Sustained Intraocular Delivery of Low Solubility Compounds from aPort Delivery System Implant”, U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,905,963 and 9,033,911titled “Injector apparatus and method for drug delivery”, WO/2015/057554titled “Formulations and Methods for Increasing or Reducing Mucus”, U.S.Pat. Nos. 8,715,712 and 8,939,948 titled “Ocular insert apparatus andmethods”, WO/2013/116061 titled “Insertion and Removal Methods andApparatus for Therapeutic Devices”, WO/2014/066775 titled “OphthalmicSystem for Sustained Release of Drug to the Eye”, WO/2015/085234 andWO/2012/019176 titled “Implantable Therapeutic Device”, WO/2012/065006titled “Methods and Apparatus to determine Porous Structures for DrugDelivery”, WO/2010/141729 titled “Anterior Segment Drug Delivery”,WO/2011/050327 titled “Corneal Denervation for Treatment of OcularPain”, WO/2013/022801 titled “Small Molecule Delivery with ImplantableTherapeutic Device”, WO/2012/019047 titled “Subconjunctival Implant forPosterior Segment Drug Delivery”, WO/2012/068549 titled “TherapeuticAgent Formulations for Implanted Devices”, WO/2012/019139 titled “Combined Delivery Methods and Apparatus”, WO/2013/040426 titled “OcularInsert Apparatus and Methods”, WO/2012/019136 titled “Injector Apparatusand Method for Drug Delivery”, WO/2013/040247 titled “Fluid ExchangeApparatus and Methods” (ForSight Vision4, Inc.); US/2014/0352690 titled“Inhalation Device with Feedback System”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,910,625 andUS/2015/0165137 titled “Inhalation Device for Use in Aerosol Therapy”(Vectura GmbH); US 6,948,496 titled “Inhalers”, US/2005/0152849 titled“Powders comprising anti-adherent materials for use in dry powderinhalers”, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,582,678, 8,137,657, US/2003/0202944, andUS/2010/0330188 titled “Carrier particles for use in dry powderinhalers”, U.S. Pat. No. 6,221,338 titled “Method of producing particlesfor use in dry powder inhalers”, U.S. Pat. No. 6,989,155 titled“Powders”, US/2007/0043030 titled “Pharmaceutical compositions fortreating premature ejaculation by pulmonary inhalation”, U.S. Pat. No.7,845,349 titled “Inhaler”, US/2012/0114709 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,101,160titled “Formulations for Use in Inhaler Devices”, US/2013/0287854 titled“Compositions and Uses”, US/2014/0037737 and US 8,580,306 titled“Particles for Use in a Pharmaceutical Composition”, US/2015/0174343titled “Mixing Channel for an Inhalation Device”, U.S. Pat. No.7,744,855 and US/2010/0285142 titled “Method of making particles for usein a pharmaceutical composition”, U.S. Pat. No. 7,541,022,US/2009/0269412, and US/2015/0050350 titled “Pharmaceutical formulationsfor dry powder inhalers” (Vectura Limited).

Additional non-limiting examples of how to deliver the active compoundsare provided in WO/2015/085251 titled “Intracameral Implant forTreatment of an Ocular Condition” (Envisia Therapeutics, Inc.);WO/2011/008737 titled “Engineered Aerosol Particles, and AssociatedMethods”, WO/2013/082111 titled “Geometrically Engineered Particles andMethods for Modulating Macrophage or Immune Responses”, WO/2009/132265titled “Degradable compounds and methods of use thereof, particularlywith particle replication in non-wetting templates”, WO/2010/099321titled “Interventional drug delivery system and associated methods”,WO/2008/100304 titled “Polymer particle composite having high fidelityorder, size, and shape particles”, WO/2007/024323 titled “Nanoparticlefabrication methods, systems, and materials” (Liquidia Technologies,Inc. and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill);WO/2010/009087 titled “Iontophoretic Delivery of a Controlled-ReleaseFormulation in the Eye”, (Liquidia Technologies, Inc. and EyegatePharmaceuticals, Inc.) and WO/2009/132206 titled “Compositions andMethods for Intracellular Delivery and Release of Cargo”, WO/2007/133808titled “Nano-particles for cosmetic applications”, WO/2007/056561 titled“Medical device, materials, and methods”, WO/2010/065748 titled “Methodfor producing patterned materials”, WO/2007/081876 titled“Nanostructured surfaces for biomedical/biomaterial applications andprocesses thereof' (Liquidia Technologies, Inc.).

Additional non-limiting examples of drug delivery devices and methodsinclude, for example, US20090203709 titled “Pharmaceutical Dosage FormFor Oral Administration Of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor” (AbbottLaboratories); US20050009910 titled “Delivery of an active drug to theposterior part of the eye via subconjunctival or periocular delivery ofa prodrug”, US 20130071349 titled “Biodegradable polymers for loweringintraocular pressure”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,481,069 titled “Tyrosine kinasemicrospheres”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,465,778 titled “Method of making tyrosinekinase microspheres”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,409,607 titled “Sustained releaseintraocular implants containing tyrosine kinase inhibitors and relatedmethods”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,512,738 and US 2014/0031408 titled“Biodegradable intravitreal tyrosine kinase implants”, US 2014/0294986titled “Microsphere Drug Delivery System for Sustained IntraocularRelease”, U.S. Pat. No. 8,911,768 titled “Methods For TreatingRetinopathy With Extended Therapeutic Effect” (Allergan, Inc.); U.S.Pat. No. 6,495,164 titled “Preparation of injectable suspensions havingimproved injectability” (Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics, Inc.); WO2014/047439 titled “Biodegradable Microcapsules Containing FillingMaterial” (Akina, Inc.); WO 2010/132664 titled “Compositions And MethodsFor Drug Delivery” (Baxter International Inc. Baxter Healthcare SA);US20120052041 titled “Polymeric nanoparticles with enhanced drugloadingand methods of use thereof' (The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.);US20140178475, US20140248358, and US20140249158 titled “TherapeuticNanoparticles Comprising a Therapeutic Agent and Methods of Making andUsing Same” (BIND Therapeutics, Inc.); U.S. Pat. No. 5,869,103 titled“Polymer microparticles for drug delivery” (Danbiosyst UK Ltd.); U.S.Pat. No. 8,628,801 titled “Pegylated Nanoparticles” (Universidad deNavarra); US2014/0107025 titled “Ocular drug delivery system” (JadeTherapeutics, LLC); U.S. Pat. No. 6,287,588 titled “Agent deliveringsystem comprised of microparticle and biodegradable gel with an improvedreleasing profile and methods of use thereof”, U.S. Pat. No. 6,589,549titled “Bioactive agent delivering system comprised of microparticleswithin a biodegradable to improve release profiles” (Macromed, Inc.);U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,007,845 and 5,578,325 titled “Nanoparticles andmicroparticles of non-linear hydrophilichydrophobic multiblockcopolymers” (Massachusetts Institute of Technology); US20040234611,US20080305172, US20120269894, and US20130122064 titled “Ophthalmic depotformulations for periocular or subconjunctival administration (NovartisAg); U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,539 titled “Block polymer” (Poly-Med, Inc.); US20070071756 titled “Delivery of an agent to ameliorate inflammation”(Peyman); US 20080166411 titled “Injectable Depot Formulations AndMethods For Providing Sustained Release Of Poorly Soluble DrugsComprising Nanoparticles” (Pfizer, Inc.); U.S. Pat. No. 6,706,289 titled“Methods and compositions for enhanced delivery of bioactive molecules”(PR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.); and U.S. Pat. No. 8,663,674 titled“Microparticle containing matrices for drug delivery” (Surmodics).

IX. General Synthesis

The compounds described herein can be prepared by methods known by thoseskilled in the art. In one non-limiting example the disclosed compoundscan be made by the schemes provided below.

Compounds of the present invention with stereocenters may be drawnwithout stereochemistry for convenience. One skilled in the art willrecognize that pure enantiomers and diastereomers can be prepared bymethods known in the art. Examples of methods to obtain optically activematerials include at least the following.

i) physical separation of crystals—a technique whereby macroscopiccrystals of the individual enantiomers are manually separated. Thistechnique can be used if crystals of the separate enantiomers exist,i.e., the material is a conglomerate, and the crystals are visuallydistinct;

ii) simultaneous crystallization—a technique whereby the individualenantiomers are separately crystallized from a solution of the racemate,possible only if the latter is a conglomerate in the solid state;

iii) enzymatic resolutions—a technique whereby partial or completeseparation of a racemate by virtue of differing rates of reaction forthe enantiomers with an enzyme;

iv) enzymatic asymmetric synthesis—a synthetic technique whereby atleast one step of the synthesis uses an enzymatic reaction to obtain anenantiomerically pure or enriched synthetic precursor of the desiredenantiomer;

v) chemical asymmetric synthesis—a synthetic technique whereby thedesired enantiomer is synthesized from an achiral precursor underconditions that produce asymmetry (i.e., chirality) in the product,which may be achieved using chiral catalysts or chiral auxiliaries;

vi) diastereomer separations—a technique whereby a racemic compound isreacted with an enantiomerically pure reagent (the chiral auxiliary)that converts the individual enantiomers to diastereomers. The resultingdiastereomers are then separated by chromatography or crystallization byvirtue of their now more distinct structural differences and the chiralauxiliary later removed to obtain the desired enantiomer;

vii) first- and second-order asymmetric transformations—a techniquewhereby diastereomers from the racemate equilibrate to yield apreponderance in solution of the diastereomer from the desiredenantiomer or where preferential crystallization of the diastereomerfrom the desired enantiomer perturbs the equilibrium such thateventually in principle all the material is converted to the crystallinediastereomer from the desired enantiomer. The desired enantiomer is thenreleased from the diastereomer;

viii) kinetic resolutions—this technique refers to the achievement ofpartial or complete resolution of a racemate (or of a further resolutionof a partially resolved compound) by virtue of unequal reaction rates ofthe enantiomers with a chiral, non-racemic reagent or catalyst underkinetic conditions;

ix) enantiospecific synthesis from non-racemic precursors—a synthetictechnique whereby the desired enantiomer is obtained from non-chiralstarting materials and where the stereochemical integrity is not or isonly minimally compromised over the course of the synthesis;

x) chiral liquid chromatography—a technique whereby the enantiomers of aracemate are separated in a liquid mobile phase by virtue of theirdiffering interactions with a stationary phase (including via chiralHPLC). The stationary phase can be made of chiral material or the mobilephase can contain an additional chiral material to provoke the differinginteractions;

xi) chiral gas chromatography—a technique whereby the racemate isvolatilized and enantiomers are separated by virtue of their differinginteractions in the gaseous mobile phase with a column containing afixed non-racemic chiral adsorbent phase;

xii) extraction with chiral solvents—a technique whereby the enantiomersare separated by virtue of preferential dissolution of one enantiomerinto a particular chiral solvent;

xiii) transport across chiral membranes—a technique whereby a racemateis placed in contact with a thin membrane barrier. The barrier typicallyseparates two miscible fluids, one containing the racemate, and adriving force such as concentration or pressure differential causespreferential transport across the membrane barrier. Separation occurs asa result of the non-racemic chiral nature of the membrane that allowsonly one enantiomer of the racemate to pass through.

xiv) simulated moving bed chromatography, is used in one embodiment. Awide variety of chiral stationary phases are commercially available.

Scheme 1 and Scheme 2: As shown in Scheme 1 compounds for use in thepresent invention can be prepared by chemically combining a Degron and aLinker followed by subsequent addition of a Targeting Ligand. Similarly,in Scheme 2 compounds for use in the present invention are prepared bychemically combing a Targeting Ligand and Linker first, followed bysubsequent addition of a Degron. As illustrated in the above andfollowing schemes, compounds for use in the present invention canreadily be synthesized by one skilled in the art in a variety of methodsand chemical reactions.

Scheme 3: In Step 1, a nucleophilic Degron displaces a leaving group onthe Linker to make a Degron Linker fragment. In Step 2, the protectinggroup is removed by methods known in the art to free a nucleophilic siteon the linker. In Step 3, the nucleophilic Degron Linker fragmentdisplaces a leaving group on the Targeting Ligand to form a compound foruse in the present invention. In an alternative embodiment Step 1 and/orStep 2 is accomplished by a coupling reaction instead of a nucleophilicattack.

Scheme 4: In Step 1, a nucleophilic Targeting Ligand displaces a leavinggroup on the Linker to make a Targeting Ligand Linker fragment. In Step2, the protecting group is removed by methods known in the art to free anucleophilic site on the linker. In Step 3, the nucleophilic TargetingLigand Linker fragment displaces a leaving group on the Degron to form acompound for use in the present invention. In an alternative embodimentStep 1 and/or Step 2 is accomplished by a coupling reaction instead of anucleophilic attack.

Scheme 5: In Step 1, a nucleophilic Degron displaces a leaving group onthe Linker to make a Degron Linker fragment. In Step 2, the protectinggroup is removed by methods known in the art to free a nucleophilic siteon the linker. In Step 3, the nucleophilic Degron Linker fragmentdisplaces a leaving group on the Targeting Ligand to form a compound ofFormula I or Formula II. In an alternative embodiment Step 1 and/or Step2 is accomplished by a coupling reaction instead of a nucleophilicattack. In an alternative embodiment, Step 1 is accomplished by anucleophilic Linker displacing a leaving group on the Degron to make aDegron Linker fragment.

EXPERIMENTAL EXAMPLES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION Example 1 Synthesis ofRepresentative Compounds

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(5—Nitropyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (1-3:

To a mixture of 2-chloro-5-nitropyridine 1-1 (10 g, 63.1 mmol) andtert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate 1-2 (17.6 g, 95 mmol) in dimethylformamide (200 mL) was added N,N-diisopropyl-ethylamine (33 mL, 189mmol) drop-wise over 10 minutes below 10° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 2 hours. The mixture was poured into ice-water(800 mL). Solid was precipitated. The mixture was filtered and thefilter cake was dried under reduced pressure using a rotary evaporatorto give tert-butyl 4-(5-nitropyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate 1-3(19 g, 98% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+H) 309.2. ¹H NMR(400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ9.05 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (dd, J=2.9, 9.4 Hz,1H), 6.58 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 3.85-3.73 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.48 (m, 4H), 1.50(s, 9H).

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(5-Aminopyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (1-4)

To a mixture of tert-butyl4-(5-nitropyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate 1-3 (19 g, 61.6 mmol) inethyl acetate (200 mL) and tetrahydrofuran (200 mL) was added Pd/C (13.1g). The reaction was stirred at 30° C. for 15 hours under H2 (35 Psi).The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to givetert-butyl 4-(5-aminopyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate 1-4 (12 g,70% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+H) 279.2. ¹HINMR(400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ7.81 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (dd, J=3.0, 8.7 Hz,1H), 6.59 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.51 (m, 4H), 3.37-3.24 (m, 6H), 1.49(s, 9H).

Step 3. Preparation of3-((6-(4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)amino)propanoicAcid (1-5)

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(5-aminopyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate1-4 (5 g, 18 mmol) and acrylic acid (1.94 g, 26.9 mmol) in toluene (100mL) was stirred at 110° C. for 15 hours. The mixture was concentrated togive3-((6-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)amino)pro-panoicacid 1-5 (5 g, 79% yield) as a solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+H) 351.2.

Step 4. Preparation of1-(6-(Piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dioneHydrochloride (Compound 1)

A mixture of3-((5-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)propanoicacid 1-5 (5 g, 14.3 mmol) and urea (2.57 g, 42.8 mmol) in acetic acid(50 mL) was stirred at 120° C. for 15 hours. The mixture wasconcentrated to give1-(5-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)dihydropyrim-idine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(4.5 g, 99% yield) as an oil. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+H) 318.2.

A mixture of1-(6-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(4.5 g, 14.2 mmol) and 6 N HCl (45 mL, 270 mmol) was stirred at 50° C.for 15 hours. The mixture was concentrated to give1-(6-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(Compound 1, 2.5 g, 64% yield) as a solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+H) 276.1.

Step 1. Preparation of3-((6-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)amino)propanoic Acid (2-3)

6-Bromo-1-methyl-indazol-3-amine (3 g, 13.27 mmol) and acrylic acid(956.27 mg, 13.27 mmol, 910.74 uL) were brought up in water (3.00 mL),and acetic acid (1.89 g, 31.47 mmol, 1.80 mL) was added. The reactionwas heated to 105° C. for 6 hours and then cooled to room temperature.The reaction was partitioned between 1M NaOH and MBTE which dissolvedall visible solid. The aqueous layer was separated and acidified with 6NHCl to provide a tan precipitate. The solid was filtered and washed withwater. The solid was azeotroped with toluene/iPrOH to remove anyresidual water to provide3-[(6-bromo-1-methyl-indazol-3-yl)amino]propanoic acid 2-3 (1.1 g, 3.69mmol, 27.80% yield) as a tan solid.

Step 2. Preparation of1-(6-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(Compound 2)

3-[(6-Bromo-1-methyl-indazol-3-yl)amino]propanoic acid (1.1 g, 3.69mmol, 27.80% yield) was brought up in acetic acid (3.00 mL), and urea(796.93 mg, 13.27 mmol, 594.73 uL) was added. The reaction was heated to120° C. overnight. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and a fewdrops of concentrated HCl was to obtain pH ˜1. The reaction was heatedagain for 30 minutes. The crude mixture was purified by column using20-100% EA/hexane to provide1-(6-bromo-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(Compound 2, 213 mg, 659 umol, 17.87% yield). LC-MS (ESI) m/z=323.0/325.0 [M+H]t ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.56 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd,J=1.7, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=8.7, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (dd, J=8.7, 1.7Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.91 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 2.74 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H).

Step 1. Preparation of Benzyl4-((2-Cyanoethyl)amino)piperidine-1-carboxylate (3-2)

To a mixture of benzyl 4-aminopiperidine-1-carboxylate 3-1 (10 g, 42.68mmol) and acrylonitrile (3.40 g, 64.02 mmol, 4.21 mL) was added aluminumoxide (43.52 g, 426.82 mmol) which stirred at 25° C. for 48 hours. Then,the solid mixture was washed with EtOAc and filtered through a pad ofcelite, and the filtrate thus obtained was evaporated under vacuum toafford a crude mass. The material was purified by Combi-flash columnchromatography on silica gel to afford benzyl4-(2-cyanoethylamino)piperidine-1-carboxylate 3-2 (5 g, 17.40 mmol,40.77% yield). LC-MS (ES+)=288.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step 2. Preparation of Benzyl4-(N-(2-Cyanoethyl)cyanamido)piperidine-1-carboxylate (3-3)

To an ice cold ethanolic solution of cyanogen bromide (10.17 g, 96.05mmol, 5.04 mL) and sodium acetate (anhydrous, 6.57 g, 80.04 mmol, 4.29mL) was added benzyl 4-(2-cyanoethylamino)piperidine-1-carboxylate 3-2(ethanol solution, 9.2 g, 32.02 mmol) slowly (portion-wise) and afterthe addition of the entire amount, the reaction mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 16 hours. The solvent was evaporated and theresidue was washed with 10% citric acid solution and then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and the residue thusobtained was purified by Combi-flash column chromatography on silica gel(eluted with 80% EA/Hexane) to afford benzyl4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate 3-3 (4.2 g, 13.45mmol, 42.00% yield) as a brownish viscous liquid. LC-MS (ES+)=313.2[M+H]Step 3. Preparation of Benzyl4-(2,4-Dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(211)-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(Compound 3): Hydrochloric acid (6 M, 61.89 mL) was added to benzyl4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate 3-3 (5.8 g, 18.57mmol) at room temperature and the reaction mixture stirred at 100° C.for 4 hours. The progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. Aftercompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the crude mixture was dissolved in a minimum volume ofwater, basified with aqueous sodium bicarbonate, and thoroughlyextracted with 10% MeOH in dichloromethane to afford1-(4-piperidyl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (Compound 3, 1.4 g, 6.96mmol, 37.46% yield, 98% purity) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ10.04 (s, 1H), 4.14-4.08 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.24 (m, 2H),3.02-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.55 (m,2H), 1.49-1.47 (m, 2H). LC-MS :(ES+)=198.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl(1-(4-Bromophenyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate (4-3)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl N-(4-piperidyl)carbamate 4-2 (3.54g, 17.67 mmol) and 1-bromo-4-iodo-benzene 4-1 (5 g, 17.67 mmol) indioxane (50 mL) in a sealed tube was added cesium carbonate (8.64 g,26.51 mmol), and the reaction mixture was degassed for 10 mins.Subsequently, 4,5-Bis(diphenylphospheno)-9,9-dimethyl xanthene was added(1.02 g, 1.77 mmol) followed by Pd2(dba)3 (809.22 mg, 883.69 umol), andthe reaction mixture was again degassed for 10 minutes. The reactionmixture was then stirred at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixturewas then allowed to come to room temperature, filtered and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brine and driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with 10-50%ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford tert-butylN-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]carbamate 4-3 (3.2 g, 9.01 mmol, 50.96%yield) as a brownish solid. LCMS (ES+)=355.2 [M−H]+.

Step 2. Preparation of 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-(chloro-15-azaneyl)piperidineHydrochloride (4-4)

To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]carbamate 4-3 (4 g, 11.26 mmol) indioxane (100 mL), was slowly added HCl in dioxane (4 M, 56.30 mL) at 0°C. The reaction mixture was allowed to come to room temperature andstirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. After complete consumption of thestarting material, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo andsubsequently washed with pentane to give1-(4-bromophenyl)piperidin-4-amine hydrochloride 4-4 (2.7 g, 10.58 mmol,93.99% yield) as a brown solid. LCMS (ES+)=255.2 [M+H]+.

Step 3. Preparation of3-((1-(4-Bromophenyl)piperidin-4-yl)amino)propanenitrile (4-5)

To a mixture of 1-(4-bromophenyl)piperidin-4-amine hydrochloride 4-4 (2g, 6.86 mmol), prop-2-enenitrile (545.88 mg, 10.29 mmol, 677.27 uL) andaluminum oxide (Basic) (13.99 g, 137.17 mmol) were added triethyl amine(6.94 g, 68.58 mmol, 9.56 mL) and stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. Then,the solid mixture was washed with EtOAc and filtered through a pad ofcelite. The filtrate thus obtained was evaporated under vacuum to afforda crude mass, which was purified by Combi-flash column chromatography onsilica gel (eluted with 50-90% EA/Hexane) to afford3-[[4-(4-bromophenyl)cyclohexyl]amino]propanenitrile 4-5 (1 g, 3.25mmol, 47.46% yield) as a yellowish solid. LC-MS (ES+)=308.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 4. Preparation ofN-(1-(4-Bromophenyl)piperidin-4-yl)-N-(2-cyanoethyl)cyanamide (4-6)

In an ice cold ethanolic solution of cyanogen bromide (4.12 g, 38.93mmol, 2.04 mL) and sodium acetate (2.00 g, 24.33 mmol, 1.30 mL) wasadded 3-[[1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]amino]propanenitrile 4-5 (3 g,9.73 mmol) slowly (portion-wise). After addition of the entire amount,the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. Thesolvent was evaporated and the residue was washed with 10% citric acidsoln. and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase waswashed with brine and finally dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solventwas evaporated and the residue thus obtained was purified by Combi-flashcolumn chromatography on silica gel (eluted with 60% EA/Hexane) toafford [1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]-(2-cyanoethyl)cyanamide 4-6 (2 g,6.00 mmol, 61.66% yield) as a yellowish solid. LC-MS (ES+)=333.0 [M+H]³⁰.

Step 5. Preparation of1-(1-(4-Bromophenyl)piperidin-4-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,311)-dione(Compound 4)

To [1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]-(2-cyanoethyl)cyanamide 4-6 (1.5 g,4.50 mmol) taken in a round bottom flask was added HCl (12 M, 2.25 mL)and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 3 hours (monitoredvia LC). The reaction mixture was then evaporated under vacuum to afforda crude mass, which was first dissolved in 30% MeOH/DCM, subsequentlyneutralized with saturated NaHCO₃ solution (pH ˜7), and was thenextracted with 30% MeOH/DCM. The organic phase was washed with brine andfinally dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. Evaporation of solvent provided asolid mass which was further purified by PREP-HPLC to eventually obtain1-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-piperidyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (Compound4, 660 mg, 1.78 mmol, 39.55% yield, 95% purity)as an off white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ10.08 (brs, 1H, D20 Exchangeable), 7.33 (d,J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (d,J=12.3 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.75 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 2H),2.48-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.60 (m, 2H). LCMS(ES+)=352.0 [M+H]+.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl6-Amino-2-methoxy-3′,6′-dihydro-[3,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate(5-3)

To a stirred solution of compound 5-bromo-6-methoxy-pyridin-2-amine 5-1(2 g, 9.85 mmol, 1.03 mL) and tert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate5-2 (3.35 g, 10.84 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (4 mL) wasadded sodium carbonate (2.30 g, 21.67 mmol, 907.87 uL) and was degassedwith nitrogen for 10 minutes. Subsequently to it was added[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II), complexwith dichloromethane (160.89 mg, 197.01 umol) and again degassed for 10minutes. The reaction mixture was allowed to heat at 100° C. for 16hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to come to room temperature,filtered through celite, and the crude thus obtained was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brine and finally driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and the residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with 10-15%EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl 4-(6-amino-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate 5-3 (1.76 g, 5.76 mmol, 58.51%yield) as a viscous liquid. LC-MS (ES+)=306.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(6-Amino-2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (5-4)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-(6-amino-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate5-3 (1.7 g, 5.01 mmol) in ethyl acetate (20 mL) was added 10% palladiumon carbon wet (2 g) at room temperature and the reaction mixture wasstirred under a hydrogen balloon at room temperature for 16 hours. Theprogress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was filtered through celite and thecollected solvent was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford acrude mass which was purified by combiflash column chromatography(eluted up to 15-20% EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-(6-amino-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate 5-4 (1.3 g, 4.23mmol, 84.41% yield) as a light brown solid. LCMS (ES+)=308.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(6-((2-Cyanoethyl)amino)-2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(5-5)

A mixture of tert-butyl4-(6-amino-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate 5-4 (0.8 g, 2.60mmol), prop-2-enenitrile (207.15 mg, 3.90 mmol, 257.01 uL) and aluminumoxide (Basic) (2.65 g, 26.03 mmol) along with triethylamine (2.63 g,26.03 mmol, 3.63 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 18 hours. Due toincomplete consumption of starting material, additional reagents (bothacrylonitrile and triethylamine) were added after each 20 hour interval(after checking the progress of the reaction via LCMS), and the heatingwas continued up to 90 hours. Then, the solid mixture was washed withEtOAc and filtered through celite, and the filtrate thus obtained wasevaporated under vacuum to afford a crude mass, which was purified byCombi-flash column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with 14-15%EA/Hexane) to afford first unreacted starting material followed by thedesired product tert-butyl4-[6-(2-cyanoethylamino)-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate5-5 (300 mg, 832.29 umol, 31.98% yield) as a colorless viscous liquid.LC-MS (ES+)=361.4 [M+H]⁺.

Step 4. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(6-(1-(2-Cyanoethyl)ureido)-2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(5-6)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[6-(2-cyanoethylamino)-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate5-5 (1 g, 2.77 mmol) in acetic acid (5 mL) was added isocyanato sodium(901.74 mg, 13.87 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 hours. LCMS showed the presence of starting materialas well as desired product mass after 16 hours. Additional NaOCN wasadded and the reaction mixture was stirred for another 44 hours. Afterthat, the reaction mixture was evaporated under vacuum to give the crudemass, which was first quenched with NaHCO₃ (10% aqueous solution), thenextracted with EtOAc. The organic phase was washed with brine andfinally dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and theresidue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with10-80% EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-[6-[carbamoyl(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate5-6 (600 mg, 1.49 mmol, 53.60% yield) (comes with 70-75% EA/Hex) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ES+)=404.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 5. Preparation of1-(6—Oxo-5-(piperidin-4-yl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-2-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dioneHydrochloride (Compound 5)

To tert-butyl4-[6-[carbamoyl(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-2-methoxy-3-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate5-6 (500.00 mg, 1.24 mmol) taken in a round bottom flask was added HCl(6 M, 4.13 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 60hours (monitored via LC). The reaction mixture was then evaporated undervacuum to afford a crude mass, which was washed thoroughly with pentaneto eventually obtain1-[6-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)-1H-pyridin-2-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Compound 5, 300 mg, 930.02 umol, 75.05% yield, 90% purity, 021) as abrown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ10.50 (brs, 1H, D20Exchangeable), 9.24 (brs, 1H, D20 Exchangeable), 9.08 (brs, 1H, D20Exchangeable), 7.39 (s, 1H, merged with NH₄C₁ peaks), 6.80 (d, J=6.4 Hz,1H), 3.89-3.86 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.29 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.94 (m, 4H), 2.67-2.64(m, 2H), 1.90-1.78 (m, 4H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD): δ7.55 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 6.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.95-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.48 (m, 2H),3.16-3.03 (m, 4H), 2.79-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.87 (m, 4H). LC-MS(ES+)=291.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl (E)-3-(4-Iodophenyl)acrylate (6-3)

To a stirred solution of 4-iodobenzaldehyde 6-1 (2.5 g, 10.78 mmol) inTHF (5 mL) was added tert-butyl 2-diethoxyphosphorylacetate 6-2 (2.72 g,10.78 mmol, 2.54 mL) and cesium carbonate (5.24 g, 16.10 mmol), and thereaction was allowed to stir at room temperature for 2 hours. Uponconsumption of the starting material, the reaction mixture was washedwith water, extracted several times with ethyl acetate, and evaporatedunder vacuum pressure. The crude mixture was purified by columnchromatography to provide tert-butyl (E)-3-(4-iodophenyl)prop-2-enoate6-3 (2.8 g, 8.48 mmol, 78.71% yield) .LCMS (ES+)=330.0 [M−H]+.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl(E)-3-(4-(4-(((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)acrylate(6-4)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl (E)-3-(4-iodophenyl)prop-2-enoate6-3 (200 mg, 424.04 umol) and benzyl N-(4-piperidyl)carbamate (99.35 mg,424.04 umol) in dioxane (4 mL) in a sealed tube was added cesiumcarbonate (138.16 mg, 424.04 umol), and the reaction was degassed for 10minutes. Subsequently, 4,5-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene(24.54 mg, 42.40 umol) was added followed by pd2(dba)3 (19.41 mg, 21.20umol), and again the reaction was degassed for 10 minutes. The reactionmixture was then stirred at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixturewas then allowed to come to room temperature, filtered and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brine, and finallydried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and the residuewas purified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with 10-50%ethyl acetate in Hexane) to afford the desired product tert-butyl(E)-3-[4-[4-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]prop-2-enoate6-4 (120 mg, 274.89 umol, 64.83% yield) as a brownish solid. LCMS(ES+)=437.0 [M−H]+.

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl3-(4-(4-Aminopiperidin-1-yl)phenyl)propanoate (6-5)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(E)-3-[4-[4-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]prop-2-enoate6-4 (1.6 g, 3.67 mmol) and tert-butyl alcohol (20 mL) in methanol (20mL) and THF (20 mL) was added Pd/C (1.00 g, 9.17 mmol) under anatmosphere of hydrogen. The reaction was allowed to stir for 16 hours atroom temperature. Upon consumption of the starting material, thereaction was filtered through celite. The reaction mixture was purifiedby column chromatography to provide tert-butyl3-[4-(4-amino-1-piperidyl)phenyl]propanoate 6-5 (600 mg, 1.97 mmol,53.77% yield) as a white solid.

Step 4. Preparation of tert-Butyl3-(4-(4-((2-Cyanoethyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)propanoate (6-6)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl3-[4-(4-amino-1-piperidyl)phenyl]propanoate 6-5 (7 g, 22.99 mmol) wasadded acrylonitrile (99+%, stab. with circa 40ppm of 4-methoxyphenol,1.83 g, 34.49 mmol, 2.27 mL) and basic alumina oxide (46.91 g, 459.88mmol), and the reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 25° C. for 16hours. After consumption of the starting material, ethyl acetate waspoured in to the reaction mixture. The reaction mixture filtered througha celite bed, and the organic layer were concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude reaction mixture was purified by combiflash columnchromatography to provide tert-butyl3-[4-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]propanoate 6-6 (6.5 g,17.27 mmol, 75.12% yield, 95% purity) as a white solid. LCMS (ES+)=358.0[M+H]+.

Step 5. Preparation of tert-Butyl3-(4-(4-(N-(2-Cyanoethyl)cyanamido)piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)propanoate(6-7)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl3-[4-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]propanoate 6-6 (2.3 g,6.43 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was added cyanogen bromide (2.73 g, 25.74mmol, 1.35 mL) and anhydrous sodium acetate (1.06 g, 12.87 mmol, 689.92uL), and the reaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours at 25° C. . Uponconsumption of the starting material, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude residue was dissolved inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated,dried over sodium sulphate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Thecrude reaction mixture was purified by combiflash column chromatographyto provide tert-butyl3-[4-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]propanoate 6-7(1.5 g, 3.53 mmol, 54.86% yield, 90% purity) as a white solid. LCMS(ES+)=383.1 [M+H]+.

Step 6. Preparation of3-(4-(4-(2,4-Dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(211)-yl)piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)propanoicAcid (Compound 6)

Hydrochloric acid (12 M, 653.60 uL) was added to tert-butyl3-[4-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]propanoate 6-7(510.20 mg, 1.31 mmol), and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 2 hours. Upon consumption of the starting material, the reactionmixture was concentrated. The crude reaction mixture was purified byPrep.HPLC to provide3-[4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]propanoicacid (Compound 6, 0.035 g, 96.27 umol, 7.36% yield, 95% purity) as alight brown solid. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ10.07 (s, 1H), 7.06-7.04(d, J=8Hz, 2H), 6.87-6.85 (d, J=8Hz, 2H), 4.22-4.19 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.69(m, 2H), 3.31-3.27(m, 2H), 2.72-2.65 (m,4H), 2.47-2.43 (m, 4H),1.83-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.60 (m, 2H). LC-MS :(ES+)=345.9 [M+H]⁺.

Step 1. Preparation of 6-Iodo-2-methoxypyridin-3-amine (7-2)

To a stirred solution of compound 2-methoxypyridin-3-amine 7-1 (12.5 g,100.69 mmol) in DMF (160 mL)was added NIS (30.58 g, 135.94 mmol) in DMF(160 mL), and the reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 2.5 hours.Additional NIS (30.58 g, 135.94 mmol) in DMF (160 mL) was added and thereaction was stirred 0° C. for 10 hours. Upon consumption of thestarting material, saturated sodium thiosulphate was added and thereaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 minutes. The reactionmixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic layer waswashed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄. The crude mixture was purifiedwith column chromatography to afford 6-iodo-2-methoxy-pyridin-3-amine7-2 (2 g, 8.00 mmol, 7.94% yield) as a solid. LC-MS(ES+)=251.0 (M+H)+.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl5-Amino-6-methoxy-3′,6′-dihydro-12,4′-bipyridinel-r(2′H)-carboxylate(7-3)

To a stirred solution of compound 6-iodo-2-methoxy-pyridin-3-amine 7-2(3.5 g, 14.00 mmol, 1.03 mL) and tert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate(4.76 g, 15.40 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (15 mL) was addedsodium carbonate (3.26 g, 30.80 mmol, 1.29 mL) and the reaction mixturewas degassed with nitrogen for 10 minutes. Subsequently,[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II), complexwith dichloromethane (228.63 mg, 279.96 umol) was added and the mixturewas again degassed for 10 minutes. The reaction mixture was allowed toheat at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cometo room temperature, filtered through Celite, and the crude wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brineand dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and theresidue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with16% EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-(5-amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate (3g, 9.82 mmol, 70.18% yield) as a viscous liquid.

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(5-Amino-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (7-4)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-(5-amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate (3g, 8.84 mmol) in ethyl acetate (60 mL) was added 10% palladium on carbonwet (3.00 g, 28.19 mmol) at room temperature and reaction mixture wasstirred under a hydrogen balloon at room temperature for 16 hours. Theprogress of the reaction was monitored by NMR as well as LCMS. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered through acelite bed and the collected solvent was concentrated under reducedpressure to afford a crude mass that was purified by combiflash columnchromatography (eluted up to 20% EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-(5-amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (2.3 g, 7.48mmol, 84.63% yield) as light brown solid. LCMS (ES+)=308.4 [M+H]+.

Step 4. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(5-((2-Cyanoethyl)amino)-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(7-5)

To a stirred solution of compound tert-butyl4-(5-amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (2 g, 6.51 mmol)in triethyl amine (6.58 g, 65.06 mmol, 9.07 mL) was addedprop-2-enenitrile (517.87 mg, 9.76 mmol, 642.52 uL) and aluminium oxide(6.63 g, 65.06 mmol). The reaction was heated to 70° C. for 2 days andmonitored with LCMS as well as TLC. When TLC and LCM indicatedconsumption of starting material, the reaction mixture was concentratedand purified with column chromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[5-(2-cyanoethylamino)-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.2g, 3.06 mmol, 47.07% yield, 92% purity) as an off-white solid. LC-MS(ES+)=361.2 [M+H]+.

Step 5. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(5-(N-(2-Cyanoethyl)cyanamido)-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(7-6)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[5-(2-cyanoethylamino)-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.00 g, 2.72 mmol) in ethanol (10 mL) cooled to 0° C., sodium acetate(796.52 mg, 9.52 mmol, 520.60 uL, 98% purity) was added followed bycyanogen bromide (587.71 mg, 5.44 mmol, 290.95 uL, 98% purity). Thereaction mixture temperature was slowly raised to room temperature andstirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The progress of the reactionwas monitored by TLC and once TLC indicated completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated. The resultant compound was dissolved in ethylacetate, 5% citric acid solution, and brine. The organic layers wereseparated, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crude compound thatwas purified by column chromatography eluted with 0 to 40% ethyl acetatein hexane to afford tert-butyl4-[5-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.800 g, 2.03 mmol, 74.81% yield, 98% purity) as an off-white solid.LC-MS: (ES+)=386.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 6. Preparation of1-(2—Oxo-6-(piperidin-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(Compound 7)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[5-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]-6-methoxy-2-pyridyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.300 g, 762.73 umol) was added hydrochloric acid, 36% w/w aqueoussolution (6 M, 392.00 uL) at room temperature and the reaction mixturewas stirred at 100° C. for 2 hours. After reaction completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford thecrude compound that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford1-[2-oxo-6-(4-piperidyl)-1H-pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(0.060 g, 203.47 umol, 26.68% yield, 98.45% purity) as a white solid.^(I)H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ10.29 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.39 (d, J=8 Hz,1H)6.03-6.01 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),3.55-3.52 (m, 2H),3.01-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.61(m, 2H), 2.49-2.46 (m, 3H), 1.87 (s, 3H,) 1.75-1.72(m, 2H), 1.46-1.43(m, 2H) LC-MS :(ES+)=291.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-14-(2-cyanoethylamino)pyrazol-1-yllpiperidine-1-carboxylate (8-2)

A stirred solution of tert-butyl4-(4-aminopyrazol-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (1 g, 3.75 mmol) in THF(5 mL), aqueous Na₂CO₃ (0.1 M, 41.67 mL) and acrylonitrile (5 mL) wasstirred at 25° C. for 36 hours at which point additional reagents (aq.Na₂CO₃ and acrylonitrile) were added as well as THF (5 mL) forsolubilization of starting materials. The reaction continued to stir foranother 60 hours. The reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic phase was washed with brine and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄.The solvent was evaporated and the residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (eluted with 85-90% EA/Hexane) to affordtert-butyl 4-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)pyrazol-1-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(680 mg, 2.13 mmol, 56.70% yield) as a reddish viscous liquid. LC-MS(ES+)=320.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]pyrazol-1-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(8-3)

In an ice cold ethanolic solution of cyanogen bromide (1.86 g, 17.53mmol, 919.36 uL) and sodium acetate (898.89 mg, 10.96 mmol, 587.51 uL)was added tert-butyl4-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)pyrazol-1-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (1.4 g,4.38 mmol) (dissolved in Ethanol) portionwise. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The solvent was evaporated andthe residue was washed with 10% citric acid solution and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with brine and finally driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and the resultingresidue was purified by Combi-flash column chromatography on silica gel(eluted with 80% EA/Hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]pyrazol-1-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.2 g, 3.48 mmol, 79.49% yield) as a brownish viscous liquid. LC-MS(ES+)=345.4 [M+H]⁺.

Step 3. Preparation of1-[1-(4-piperidyl)pyrazol-4-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (Compound8)

To tert-butyl4-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]pyrazol-1-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.51 g, 4.38 mmol) taken up in a round-bottom flask was added HCl (6 M,4.38 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 3 hours(monitored via LC). The reaction mixture was then evaporated undervacuum to afford a crude mass, which was dissolved in 30% MeOH/DCM,neutralized with saturated NaHCO₃ soln. (pH ˜7), and extracted with 30%MeOH/DCM. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. Evaporation of solvent provided1-[1-(4-piperidyl)pyrazol-4-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (640 mg,2.14 mmol, 48.89% yield, 88.16% purity) as a brownish solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6): δ10.35 (brs, 1H, D20 Exchangeable), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.58(s, 1H), 4.16-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.74 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.02 (d, J=12.2 Hz,2H), 2.67 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.58-2.55 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.88 (m, 2H),1.78-1.68 (m, 2H). LCMS (ES+)=264.2 [M+H]+.

Step 1. Preparation of{1-[4-(2-Cyano-ethylamino)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-carbamic acidtert-butyl ester (9-2)

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[1-(4-aminophenyl)-4-piperidyl]carbamate 1(2.5 g, 8.58 mmol), prop-2-enenitrile (682.89 mg, 12.87 mmol, 847.25 uL)and basic aluminium oxide (8.6 g, 8.58 mmol) was stirred at roomtemperature for 24 hours. The solid mixture was washed with ethylacetate and filtered through celite pad. Filtrate was concentrated toafford crude that was purified by column chromatography to affordtert-butyl N-[1-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)phenyl]-4-piperidyl]carbamate (800mg, 2.32 mmol, 27.07% yield) as redish solid. LC MS: ES+345.3.

Step 2. Preparation of(1-{4-1Cyano-(2-cyano-ethyl)-amino]-phenyl}-piperidin-4-yl)-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (9-3)

To a solution of cyanogen bromide (492.01 mg, 4.65 mmol, 243.57 uL) andsodium acetate (381.04 mg, 4.65 mmol, 249.04 uL) in dry ethanol (15 mL)at to 0° C. was added tert-butylN-[1-[4-(2-cyanoethylamino)phenyl]-4-piperidyl]carbamate 2 (800 mg, 2.32mmol) portion wise and the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature under argon for 24 hours. The solvent was removed underreduced pressure and the resulting solid was dissolved in ethyl acetateand washed with 10% citric acid and water. The organic layer was driedover Na₂SO4 and excess solvent was removed under reduced pressure toafford crude mass that was purified by combiflash chromatography toafford tert-butylN-[1-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]carbamate (400 mg,1.08 mmol, 46.62% yield) as brown solid. LC MS: ES+370.0.

Step 3. Preparation of144-(4-Amino-piperidin-1-₃71)-phenyll-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione(Compound 9)

A stirred solution of tert-butylN-[1-[4-[cyano(2-cyanoethyl)amino]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]carbamate (400 mg,1.08 mmol) in water (4 mL) and concentrated HCl (4 mL) (1:1) wasrefluxed for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resultant material was neutralized byaqueous saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with 10% Methanol/DCM.The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, concentrated under reducedpressure and washed with pentane to afford1-[4-(4-amino-1-piperidyl)phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (220 mg,762.98 umol, 70.47% yield) as a grey solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ10.25 (br, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=8.88 Hz, 2H), 3.68(t, J=6.64 Hz, 2H), 3.61-3.58 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.63 (m, 5H), 1.77-1.74 (m,2H), 1.33-1.26 (m, 2H); LC MS: ES+289.2.

Step 1. Preparation of4-[4-(2-Ethoxycarbonyl-ethylamino)-phenyl]-piperazine-1-carboxylic acidtert-butyl ester (10-2)

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (8 g,28.84 mmol), DBU lactic acid (5.59 g, 23.07 mmol) (ionic liquid) andethyl acrylate 2 (4.33 g, 43.26 mmol, 4.69 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for3 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and dilutedwith ethyl acetate and water. The organic layers were separated, driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to afford crude that was purified by flashchromatography using (5-10% Ethyl acetate-hexane) to afford tert-butyl4-[4-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (8.5g, 22.52 mmol, 78.07% yield) as a gummy liquid. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) 6 6.77 (d, J=8.84 Hz, 2H), 6.50 (d, J=8.68 Hz, 2H), 5.18-5.16(m, 1H), 4.06 (q, J=14.48, 7.32 Hz, 2H), 3.42 (br s, 4H), 3.22-3.20 (m,2H), 2.84 (br s, 4H), 2.51-2.50 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H), 1.17 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H).

Step 2. Preparation of4-{4-1Cyano-(2-ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-amino]-phenyl}-piperazine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester (10-3)

To the stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (8.5g, 22.52 mmol) in benzene (5 mL), carbononitridic bromide (2.86 g, 27.02mmol, 1.42 mL) and sodium bicarbonate (2.84 g, 33.78 mmol, 1.31 mL) wereadded simultaneously and the reaction was stirred for 3 hours at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (20mL). The organic phase was washed with water, separated, dried oversodium sulphate and concentrated under vacuum. The crude residue waspurified by column chromatography (using 0%-20% ethyl acetate/hexane) toafford tert-butyl4-[4-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (8.5 g, 21.12 mmol, 93.79% yield) as semisolid. LCMS: ES+403.5.

Step 3. Preparation of4-{4-[1-(2-Ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-ureido]-phenyl}-piperazine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester (10-4)

A solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(8.5 g, 21.12 mmol), trichloroindigane (1.40 g, 6.34 mmol) and(1Z)-acetaldehyde oxime (3.74 g, 63.36 mmol) in toluene (5 mL) wasrefluxed for 1 hour. The resulting precipitate was filtered off andwashed with toluene/ether to obtain tert-butyl4-[4-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(8.5 g, 20.21 mmol, 95.72% yield) as an off white solid that was used innext step without further purification. LCMS: ES+421.5.

Step 4. Preparation of4-14-(2,4-Dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-phenyl}-piperazine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester (10-5)

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(8 g, 19.02 mmol) in acetonitrile (5 mL) heated to 60° C., Titron B 40%in MeOH (28.54 mmol) solution was added. The reaction mixture wasstirred at the same temperature for 10 minutes. The reaction mixture wasthen evaporated and the crude residue was purified by columnchromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(6 g, 16.02 mmol, 84.23% yield) as off white solid. LC MS: ES+375.2.

Step 5. Preparation of1-(4-Piperazin-1-yl-phenyl)-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione hydrochloride(Compound 10)

To tert-butyl4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(12 g, 32.05 mmol) 4M Dioaxe-HCl (20 mL) was added at 0° C. and thereaction was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. The volatiles wereremoved under vacuum to afford1-(4-piperazin-1-ylphenyl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (9.52 g, 34.70mmol, 108.29% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ10.28(s, 1H), 9.26 (br s, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.88 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (d, J=8.92 Hz,2H), 3.70 (t, J=6.64 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 4H), 3.25-3.15 (br, 4H),2.68 (t, J=6.66 Hz, 2H); LC MS: ES+275.2.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[4-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(11-2)

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (16 g,57.89 mmol), DBU lactic acid (10.28 g, 34.74 mmol) (ionic liquid) andethyl acrylate 2 (7.53 g, 75.26 mmol, 8.02 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for3 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and dilutedwith EtOAc and water. The organic laters were separated, dried overNa₂SO₄, and concentrated to afford crude that was purified by flashchromatography using 5-10% EtOAc-hexane to afford tert-butyl4-[4-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (12.5g, 33.20 mmol, 57.35% yield) as a gummy yellow liquid. LC MS: ES+377.2.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[4-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(11-3)

To the stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (15g, 39.84 mmol) in benzene (100 mL), carbononitridic bromide (6.75 g,63.75 mmol, 3.34 mL) and sodium bicarbonate (5.36 g, 63.75 mmol, 2.48mL) were added simultaneously and the reaction was stirred for 24 hoursat room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate(500 mL). The organic phase was washed with water, dried over sodiumsulfate and concentrated under vacuum. The crude residue was purified bycolumn chromatography using (0%-20%) ethyl acetate/hexane to affordtert-butyl4-[4-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12.5 g, 31.13 mmol, 78.14% yield) as semi solid. LCMS: ES+402.2.

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[4-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(11-4)

A stirred mixture solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12.5 g, 31.13 mmol), trichloroindigane (2.07 g, 9.34 mmol) and(1Z)-acetaldehyde oxime (5.52 g, 93.40 mmol) in toluene (100 mL) wasrefluxed for 1 hour and then concentrated under vacuum pump and washedwith pentane to obtain tert-butyl4-[4-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12 g, 28.60 mmol, 91.88% yield) as a gummy liquid that was used in nextstep without further purification. LCMS: ES+420.6.

Step 4. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(11-5)

A stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12 g, 28.60 mmol) in acetonitrile (120 mL) was heated at 60° C. andTitron B 40% in MeOH (17.94 g, 42.91 mmol, 19.50 mL, 40% purity) wasadded. The reaction was stirred at same temperature for 15 minutes. Thereaction mixture was evaporated and the crude residue was purified bycolumn chromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(8 g, 21.42 mmol, 74.89% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: ES+374.5.

Step 5. Preparation of1-14-(4-Piperidyl)phenyllhexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione hydrochloride(Compound 11)

To a stirred suspension of tert-butyl4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate 6(13.50 g, 36.15 mmol) in dioxane (40 mL) was added 4M dioxane -HCl (50mL) at 0° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours at roomtemperature. Volatiles are removed under vacuum to afford1-[4-(4-piperidyl)phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione; hydrochloride(11.1 g, 35.53 mmol, 98.28% yield, 99.16% purity) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ10.34 (s, 1H), 8.99 (br s, 1H), 8.87 (br s, 1H),7.30-7.22 (m, 4H), 3.76 (t, J=6.58 Hz, 2 H), 3.38-3.31 (m, 2H),3.05-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.69 (t, J=6.58 Hz, 2H), 1.94-1.80(m, 4H); LC MS: ES+274.4.

Step 1. Preparation of4-(3—Nitro-phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-211-pyridine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butylester (12-3)

The stirred solution of 1-bromo-3-nitro-benzene 1 (20 g, 99.01 mmol,87.18 uL), sodium carbonate (31.48 g, 297.02 mmol, 12.44 mL) andtert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate2 (27.55 g, 89.11 mmol) in dioxane (200 mL) and water (50 mL) was purgedwith argon for 20 minutes followed by the addition oftri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (5.74 g, 19.80 mmol) andPd₂(dba)₃ (9.07 g, 9.90 mmol). The reaction mixture was allowed to stirfor 14 hours at 90° C. and then cooled and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the crude product. Crude product was then purified byflash chromatography using 0%-10% ethyl acetate-hexane to affordtert-butyl 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate (29g, 95.29 mmol, 96.24% yield) as a light yellow solid.

Step 2. Preparation of 4-(3-Amino-phenyl)-piperidine-1-carboxylic acidtert-butyl ester (12-4)

A stirred suspension of tert-butyl4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate 3 (15 g, 49.29mmol) in ethanol (400 mL) was degassed with nitrogen. Palladium (10% oncarbon, Type 487, dry (5.25 g, 4.93 mmol, 10% purity)) was added and thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature under hydrogenatmosphere (40 psi) for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough a celite bed and the filtrate was concentrated to affordtert-butyl 4-(3-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (12 g, 43.42 mmol,88.10% yield) as white solid. LC MS: ES+277.4.

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[3-1(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)aminolphenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12-5)

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(3-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (12 g,43.42 mmol) and ethyl prop-2-enoate (6.52 g, 65.13 mmol, 7.06 mL) werewarmed in the presence of DBU-lactic acid ionic liquid (5.26 g, 21.71mmol) for 2 hours at 80° C. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethylacetate. The organic phase was washed with water, brine, dried oversodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum. The crude residue waspurified by column chromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[3-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (12g, 31.87 mmol, 73.41% yield) as a gum. LC MS: ES+377.4.

Step 4. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[3-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12-6)

To the stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (16g, 42.50 mmol) in benzene (40 mL), carbononitridic bromide (5.40 g,51.00 mmol, 2.67 mL) and sodium bicarbonate (5.36 g, 63.75 mmol, 2.48mL) were added simultaneously and the reaction was stirred for 3 hoursat room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate(50 mL). The organic phase was washed with water (2×15 mL), separated,dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum. The cruderesidue was purified by column chromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[3-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(16 g, 39.85 mmol, 93.77% yield). LC MS: ES+402.3.

Step 5. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[3-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12-7)

A solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[cyano-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(16 g, 39.85 mmol), trichloroindigane (2.64 g, 11.96 mmol) and(1Z)-acetaldehyde oxime (7.06 g, 119.55 mmol) in toluene (25 mL) wasrefluxed for 1 hour. The resulting precipitate was filtered and washedwith toluene/ether several time to obtain crude tert-butyl4-[3-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(15 g, 35.76 mmol, 89.72% yield) that was used in the next step withoutfurther purification. LC MS: ES+420.2.

Step 6. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12-8)

A stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[carbamoyl-(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propyl)amino]phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(16 g, 38.14 mmol) in acetonitrile (40 mL) was heated at 60° C. followedby the addition of Titron B solution [40% in MeOH, 57.21 mmol]inacetonitrile (10 mL). The solution was stirred at the same temperaturefor 10 minutes. The reaction mixture was evaporated and the cruderesidue was purified by column chromatography to afford tert-butyl4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12 g, 32.13 mmol, 84.25% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHZ, d6-DMS): 6 10.32 (s,1H); 7.30 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz); 7.21 (br s, 1H); 7.16 (d, 1H, J=8.04 Hz);7.11 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 4.08-4.05 (m, 2H); 3.77 (t, 2H, J=6.6 Hz); 2.79(br s, 2H); 2.69 (t, 3H, J=6.72 Hz); 1.75 (d, 2H, J=12.28 Hz); 1.53-1.52(m, 2H); 1.41 (s, 9H); LC MS: ES+374.2.

Step 7. Preparation of1-(3-Piperidin-4-yl-phenyl)-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione hydrochloride(Compound 12)

To the solid tert-butyl4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(12 g, 32.13 mmol), 4M Dioxane-HCl (25 mL) was added at 0° C. and thereaction was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. Volatiles wereremoved under vacuum and the crude material was washed with diethylether (2X25 mL) and lyophilized to afford1-[3-(4-piperidyl)phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (9.7 g, 35.49mmol, 110.44% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHZ, d6-DMS): δ0.36 (s, 1H), 8.95 (brs, 1H), 8.77-8.75 (br s, 1H), 7.35 (t, 1H, J=8.16 Hz), 7.25-7.20 (br m,2H), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 3.78 (t, 2H, J=6.64 Hz), 3.37 (d, 2H,J=8.76 Hz), 3.02-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.68 (m, 2H),1.94-1.75 (m, 4H); LC MS: ES+274.2.

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (13-2)

A round-bottom flask was charged with1-boc-4-(4-carboxyphenyl)piperidine (25.1 g, 79.7 mmol) and anhydrousTHF (200 mL) and the reaction was stirred and cooled to 2° C. A solutionof 2 M borane dimethyl sulfide complex in THF (87.6 mL, 175.3 mmol) wasadded via a dropping funnel over about 10 minutes. The reaction wasallowed to warm to room temperature and stir overnight. The reaction wasthen cooled to 2° C. and slowly quenched by dropwise addition of H₂O (50mL) over about 15 minutes. Aqueous 2 M Na₂CO₃ (150 mL) was added and thereaction was allowed to warm to room temperature and stir for 1 hour.Excess solvent was removed via reduced pressured and EtOAc (750 mL) wasadded to the residue. Water 125 mL was added and the layers wereseparated. The organic phase was washed with aqueous 1 M citric acid(125 mL) and brine (2×125 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, decanted andconcentrated to afford a pale orange solid (25.1 g) that was purified byIsco chromatography (330 g silica, 15-40 ₁.tm) loaded in CH₂Cl₂ andeluted with 0-40% EtOAc/hexanes.to afford an off-white solid (92%yield).

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (13-3)

A solution oftent-butyl-4[p-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-piperidinecarboxylate (17.4 g,59.7 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (22.1 g, 83.6 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (260 mL)was cooled to 2° C. and carbon tetrabromide (28.0 g, 83.6 mmol) wasadded in three portions. The reaction was allowed to warm to roomtemperature and stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The excesssolvent was removed under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wastaken up in CH₂Cl₂/toluene, poured onto a pad of silica gel (424 g),rinsed with minimal CH₂Cl₂, and eluted with 15-20% EtOAc/hexanes toafford an off-white solid (23.1 g, 109% yield).

Step 3. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(4-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)methyl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(13-4)

A solution of compound 13-3 (33.0 g, 93.1 mmol), uracil (20.8 g, 186mmol), and anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (660 mL) was stirred andheated to 70° C. K2CO₃ (26.0 g, 186 mmol) was added and the reaction wasstirred at 70° C. for 2 hours. The reaction was then cooled to roomtemperature and partitioned with 2:1 EtOAc/hexanes (1.3 L) and aqueous0.2 M citric acid (1.9 L). The layers were separated the layers andback-extracted the aqueous phase (pH 2-3) with 2:1 EtOAc/hexanes (600mL). The organic layers were combined and washed with H₂O (1 L+2×600 mL)and brine (600 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, decanted, and concentrated underreduced pressure to afford a yellowish amber foam, 36.0 g that waspurified by Isco chromatography (330 g silica, 40-63 μm) loaded inCH₂Cl₂ and eluted with 0-100% EtOAc/hexanes to afford an off-white foam(26.5 g, 74% yield).

Step 4. Preparation of1-(4-(Piperidin-4-yl)benzyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione TFA (Compound13)

To a stirring solution of compound 13-4 (7.02 g, 18.2 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(56 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (14 mL, 182 mmol and the reactionwas stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The excess solvent wasremoved via reduced pressure to afford a pale viscous oil.

Toluene was added to the residue and the volatiles were again removedvia reduced pressure. This was repeated before adding EtOAc (28 mL) andstirring vigorously to afford a homogeneous solution. The resultingprecipitate formed within about 10 minutes and the suspension wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solid was collected viavacuum filtration, rinsed with 1:1 hexanes/EtOAc, and dried under highvacuum to afford a white solid (6.17 g, 85% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ7.38 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.14 (m, 4H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 4.24 (d,J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.88-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.57 (m,3H), 1.81 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 2H), 1.67-1.53 (m, 3H).

Step 1. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(44(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(211)-yl)methyl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(14-2)

Compound 14-1 (19.0 g, 49.3 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous THF (190mL) and the reaction was stirred and cooled to 2° C. L-Selectride in THF(1M solution, 148 mL, 148 mmol) was added via a dropping funnel overabout 15 minutes. The reaction was allowed to warm to room temperatureand stir for 3 hours. The reaction was then cooled to 2° C. and quenchedby dropwise addition of H₂O (95 mL) followed by aqueous 1 M citric acid(150 mL) giving pH 2-3. The reaction was partitioned with 2:1hexanes/EtOAc (760 mL) and the layers were separated. The organic phasewas washed with H₂O (380 mL×2) and brine (300 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,decanted and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford a pale thickoil that was purified by Isco chromatography (330 g silica, 40-63 μm)loaded in CH₂Cl₂ and eluted with 0-100% EtOAc/hexanes to afford a whitesolid (13.2 g, 69% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.17 (s, 1H),8.54 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.00 (m, 4H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 3.27 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.98 (q, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.81 (tt, J=12.1, 3.7 Hz, 1H),2.52 (s, 9H), 1.91 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (qd, J=13.2, 4.0 Hz, 2H).Step 2. Preparation of1-(4-(Piperidin-4-yl)benzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,311)-dione TFA(Compound 14): To a stirring solution of compound 14-2 (13.1 g, 33.8mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (105 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (26 mL, 338mmol) and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Thevolatiles were removed under reduced pressure to afford a pale viscousoil. Toluene was added and the volatiles were again removed underreduced pressure. This was repeated twice more before EtOAc (52 mL) wasadded and the reaction was stirred vigorously to afford a homogeneoussolution. The resulting precipitate that formed within a few minutes wasdiluted with hexanes (5 mL) and EtOAc (13 mL). The suspension wasstirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours and the resulting solid wascollected by vacuum filtration, rinsed with 1:1 EtOAc/hexanes, and driedunder high vacuum to afford a white solid (10.5 g, 77% yield). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.17 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.29-6.99(m, 4H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 3.27 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.98 (q, J=12.0 Hz, 2H),2.81 (tt, J=12.1, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 2.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.91 (d, J=13.8Hz, 2H), 1.74 (qd, J=13.2, 4.0 Hz, 2H).

Step 1. Preparation of(4-(1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (15-2)

1-Boc-4-(4-bromophenyl)piperidine (10.0 g, 28.8 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous THF (100 mL) and the reaction was stirred and cooled to about−78° C. n-BuLi (2.5M) in hexanes (15.0 mL, 37.4 mmol) was added at arate that maintained the reaction temperature below −70° C. The reactionwas then stirred at about −78° C. for 1 hour and LCMS indicated completeconsumption of starting material. Trimethyl borate (4.8 mL, 43.2 mmol)was then added at a rate that maintained the reaction temperature below−60° C. and the reaction was stirred at about −78° C. for 2 hours atwhich point the LCMS showed 90% conversion. Water (20 mL) was slowlyadded and the mixture was cooled with an ice-water bath. Saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl (250 mL) was slowly added before the reaction was allowedto warm to room temperature and stir for 90 minutes. EtOAc (300 mL) wasadded and the layers were separated. The organic phase was washed withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl (200 mL), H₂O (150 mL), and brine (200 mL),dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure, anddried under high vacuum to afford an off-white solid (9.09 g, 103%yield). LCMS showed M+Na=328 and 78% purity.

Step 2. Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(4-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(15-3)

A round-bottom flask was charge with compound 15-3 (7.98 g, 37.6 mmol),compound 15-2 (18.6 g, 74%, 45.1 mmol), and ethyl acetate (160 mL). Thereaction was stirred and triethylamine (13.1 mL, 94.0 mmol) was addedfollowed by cupric acetate monohydrate (11.3 g, 56.4 mmol) to afford adark green mixture. The reaction was then stirred under air at roomtemperature overnight at which point HPLC indicated 76% conversion ofcompound 15-3 so an additional portion of compound 15-2 (4.28 g, 40%,5.61 mmol) was added and the reaction was vigorously stirred overnightat which point HPLC showed 83% conversion. The reaction was diluted withEtOAc (400 mL), aqueous 5% citric acid (240 mL) was added, and thelayers were separated. The organic phase was washed with saturated NH₄Cl(200 mL), H₂O (200 mL), and brine (200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, decanted,and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford a brown viscous oil(32.5 g) that was purified by Isco chromatography (330 g silica, 40-63μm) loaded in CH₂Cl₂ and eluted with 0-50% EtOAc/hexanes to afford alight brown foamy solid (11.7 g, 66% yield). HPLC showed 90% purity.

Step 3. Preparation of1-(4-(Piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione TFA (Compound15)

To a stirring solution of compound 15-4 (11.7 g, 24.8 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(70 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (35 mL) and the reaction wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The volatiles were removedunder reduced pressure to afford a brown viscous oil. The excess TFA wasremoved via an azeotrope with toluene to afford a brown oily solid thatwas triturated with EtOAc (117 mL). The resulting suspension was stirredfor 1 hour and the resulting solid was collected by vacuum filtration,washed with EtOAc, and dried under high vacuum to afford a pale tansolid (7.74 g, 81% yield). LCMS shows M+1 =272. ¹Hl NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ11.41 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.67 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.26 (m, 3H), 5.65 (dd, J=7.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (d,J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (q, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (tt, J=12.1, 3.6 Hz, 1H),1.95 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H), 1.78 (qd, J=13.1, 4.0 Hz, 2H).

Step 1a: Preparation of tert-Butyl2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidine-1(211)-carboxylate (16-2)

Boc-anhydride (77.7 g, 0.356 mol) was dissolved in THF (360 mL) and thesuspension was flushed with argon and stirred. Uracil (20.0 g, 0.178mol) was added followed by 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (2.20 g, 0.018mol). The suspension was heated and stirred at reflux (68° C.). After 30minutes the reaction was cooled below reflux (64° C.) and anotherportion of boc-anhydride (19.4 g, 0.089 mol) was added. The reaction wasstirred at reflux for another 90 minutes. The reaction was then cooledbelow reflux (52° C.), silica gel (20.0 g) was added followed bymethanol (40 mL), and the reaction was stirred at reflux (65° C.) for 1hour. The reaction was then cooled to below 30° C., filtered through apad of Celite®, rinsed with EtOAc, and concentrated under reducedpressure. Diluted with EtOAc, collected the solid by vacuum filtration,washed with EtOAc, 2:1 hexanes/EtOAc, and dried under high vacuum givingan off-white solid (52% yield). Note: this yield could be increasedsignificantly by purifying the filtrate (smaller batches were purifiedby chromatography).

Step 1b: Preparation of(4-(4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (16-4)

1-Boc-4-(4-bromophenyl)piperazine (20.0 g, 57.4 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous THF (200 mL) and the reaction was stirred and cooled to −70°C. A solution of 2.5 M n-BuLi in hexanes (27.6 mL, 68.9 mmol) was slowlyadded and the reaction was stirred between −70 and −65° C. for 2 hoursat which point LCMS indicated complete consumption of starting material.Trimethyl borate (9.0 mL, 80.4 mmol) was then added over about 5 minuteswhile the temperature was maintained at −70° C. The reaction was thenstirred at about −65° C. for 1 hour and allowed to slowly warm to roomtemperature overnight. The reaction was then cooled to 2° C. and H₂O (40mL) was slowly added followed by saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (500 mL). Themixture was then allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 90minutes. The mixture was then diluted with EtOAc (600 mL) and the layerswere separated. The organic phase was washed with saturated aqueousNH₄Cl (300 mL), H₂O (300 mL), and brine (200 mL). The aqueous layer wasback-extracted with EtOAc (300 mL) and the organic extract was washedwith brine (100 mL). The organics were combined, dried over MgSO₄,filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure, and dried under highvacuum to afford a yellow solid (16.6 g, 94% yield). LCMS shows M+1=307.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-Butyl4-(4-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(16-5)

Compound 16-2 (7.38 g, 34.8 mmol) and Compound 16-4 (18.4 g, 87%, 52.2mmol) were dissolved in ethyl acetate (148 mL) and the suspension wasstirred. Triethylamine (12.1 mL, 87.0 mmol) was added followed by cupricacetate monohydrate (10.4 g, 52.2 mmol) and the reaction was stirredunder air at room temperature overnight. The reaction was then dilutedwith EtOAc (450 mL), and partitioned with H₂O (150 mL) and saturatedNH₄Cl (150 mL). The layers were separated and the organic phase waswashed with saturated NH₄Cl (150 mL×2), H₂O (150 mL), and brine (150mL). The aqueous phase was back-extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) andwashed with aqueous 10% NH₄OH (200 mL) followed by brine (150 mL). Thecombined organics were dried over MgSO₄, filtered through a pad ofsilica gel (200 g), eluted with 1:1 EtOAc/CH₂Cl₂, and concentrated underreduced pressure to afford a brown slurry. The slurry was trituratedwith 2:1 hexanes/EtOAc (50 mL), allowed to stand for a couple hours,collected the solid by vacuum filtration, washed with 2:1 hexanes/EtOAc,and dried under high vacuum to afford an off-white solid (64% yield). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) 6 7.26 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.17 (m, 2H),7.01-6.91 (m, 2H), 5.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.68-3.48 (m, 4H), 3.18 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 1.60 (s, 9H).

Step 3: Preparation of1-(4-(Piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione TFA (Compound16)

To a stirring solution of compound 16-5 (16.2 g, 34.3 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(97 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (49 mL) and the reaction wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The volatiles were removedvolatiles under reduced pressure to afford a brown solid that wastriturated with toluene and evaporated on a rotavap to chase off excessTFA. EtOAc (50 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours.The resulting solid was collected by vacuum filtration, rinsed withEtOAc, and dried under high vacuum to afford a tan solid (14.9 g, 113%yield). LCMS: M+1 =273. ¹⁻H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 6 11.35 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.18-6.91(m, 2H), 5.62 (dd, J=7.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (dd, J=6.6, 3.8 Hz, 4H),3.23 (q, J=5.8 Hz, 4H).

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (0.5g, 1.81 mmol) 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione (0.35 g, 3.62 mmol) and Et₂O-BF₃(0.23 mL, 1.81 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 15hours. The mixture was concentrated to afford a residue. The residue waspurified via column chromatography on silica gel (petroleum ether/ethylacetate =1 : 1) to afford tert-butyl4-(4-((2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-3-yl)amino)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.4 g, 40% yield) as a solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+1) 374.1. ¹H NMR(400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ8.13 (br s, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.60(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.44-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.23 (br s, 2H), 3.29 (dd, J=8.2,18.1 Hz, 1H), 2.88-2.68 (m, 3H), 2.63-2.51 (m, 1H), 1.79 (br d, J=12.6Hz, 2H), 1.65-1.52 (m, 3H), 1.49 (s, 9H).

Tert-butyl 4-(3-aminophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (1.5 g, 5.43 mmol)and 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione (0.53 g, 5.43 mmol) were dissolved indichloromethane (15 mL). Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate (0.31 g,1.06 mmol) was added to the solution. The solution was stirred at 50° C.for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to 25° C. and H₂O (50 mL)was added to the above solution and stirred for 5 minutes. The twophases were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine(50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. Theresidue was purified via column chromatography on silica gel (petroleumether: ethyl acetate =1 : 1) to affordtert-butyl4-(3-((2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-3-yl)amino)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(500 mg, 24% yield) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI): m/z (M+1) 374.1. ¹H NMR(400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ8.17 (br s, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.72(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.52-6.44 (m, 2H), 4.46-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.31 (dd,J=8.3, 18.0 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.70 (m, 3H), 2.59 (br s, 1H), 1.81 (br d,J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 1.68-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.49 (s, 9H).

Example 2 Additional Synthesis of Representative Compounds

Step 1: Preparation of 1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one

A solution of γ-butirolactone (1.5 eq.) and 11 ml of 37% hydrochloricacid is added to (1 eq.) of 4-(benzyloxy)aniline. The mixture is heatedat 100″ C. overnight. After cooling to about 50° C.. 200 ml of 2Nhydrochloric acid were added dropwise under vigorous stirring and theproduct is collected by filtration and desiccated under vacuum at 50° C.to provide 1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one.

Step 2: Preparation of3-Benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) (11.8 eq.) is added to a cold (0° C.)solution of triphenylphosphine (1.8 eq.) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran(THF) and stirred for 30 minutes. A solution of the N³-benzoyl--thymine(1.0 eq.) and 1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one (1.0eq.) in anhydrous THF is added and stirred for 8 hours at roomtemperature. The resultant residue is separated using methylene chlorideand water to separate the organic layers. The organic layers areconcentrated and purified using flash column chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 3: Preparation of3-Benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A mixture of3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1.0 eq.), 10% Pd-C catalyst (0.1 eq Pd) in EtOH (0.2 M) under Hz isstirred at room temperature and atmospheric pressure until theabsorption of hydrogen ceased. After the catalyst is filtered outthrough Celite®, the filtrate is evaporated to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of 1-(Prop-2-yn-1-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Uracil (500 mg, 1.0 eq.), K,CO₃ (0.5 eq.) and an 80% weight solution ofpropargyl bromide in toluene (0.5 mL, 1 eq.) are dissolved in DMF (20mL). The reaction mixture is stirred at 60° C. overnight. After removalof the solvent under reduced pressure the crude product was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel column using a 95:5 mixture ofCH₂Cl₂—MeOH to provide 1-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 2: Preparation of(2-(4(4-((2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)carbamate

A mixture of 1-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (0.24 mmol),CuBr (0.15 eq.) tent-butyl (2-(4-(azidomethyl)phenoxy)ethyl)carbamate(1.0 eq.), and triethylamine (1 eq.), in DMF (0.2M) is stirred at 100°C. for the time for 8h. The reaction mixture is cooled to rt, asaturated solution of NH₄Cl is added and extracted with EtOAc. Theorganic layer is washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure. Purification is performed by flashchromatography, silica gel, gradient hexane to ethyl acetate to providetent-butyl (2-(4-((4-((2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)carbamate.

Step 1: Preparation of Methyl(S)-2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)propanoate

Following Tetrahedron 65 (2009) 8513-8523, 2-nitrophenyl(E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to a solution ofmethyl L-alaninate (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) in DMF (10 ml/mmol) at20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for 20 min. Solvent isremoved in vacuo and the product is obtained by column chromatography onsilica gel using a linear gradient of ethyl acetate in toluene toprovide methyl (E)-((3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamoyl)-L-alaninate. Dowex 50in H⁺ form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of methyl(E)-((3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamoyl)-L-alaninate in dioxane (10 ml/mmol).The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3 h. The resin is filteredand the solution is concentrated to provide methyl(S)-2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)propanoate.

Step 2: Preparation of Methyl(S)-2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)propanoate

To methyl (S)-2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)propanoate (1eq.) in THF (0.1 M) is added 4 N HCl in dioxane (1 mL/mmol). Theresulting slurry is stirred for 1 day. The solvent is evaporated and theresidue is triturated in Et₂O to give(S)-2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)propanoic acid.

Step 1: Preparation of(E)-N-((4-(Benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)carbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

2—Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of 4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylaniline (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) inDMF (10 ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for20 min. Solvent is removed in vacuo and the product is obtained bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethylacetate in toluene to provide(E)-N-((4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)carbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide.

Step 2: Preparation of1-(4-(Benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Dowex 50 in ft form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of(E)-N-((4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)carbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide indioxane (10 ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3 h.The resin is filtered and the solution is concentrated to provide1-(4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 3: Preparation of1-(4-Hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A mixture of 1-(4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1.0 eq.), 10% Pd-C catalyst (0.1 eq Pd) in EtOH (0.2 M) under H₂ isstirred at room temperature and atmospheric pressure until theabsorption of hydrogen ceased. After the catalyst is filtered outthrough Celite®, the filtrate is evaporated to provide1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of(E)-N-(((lR,2R)-2-(((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-cyclopropyl)carbamoyl)-3-ethoxyacrylamide

2—Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of(1R,2R)-2-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclopropan-1-amine(Tetrahedron, 51(26), 7193-206; 1995) (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) in DMF(10 ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for 20min. Solvent was removed in vacuo and the product is obtained by columnchromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethyl acetate intoluene to provide(E)-N-(((1R,2R)-2-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclopropyl)carbamoyl)-3-ethoxyacrylamide.

Step 2: Preparation of1-((1R,2R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Dowex 50 in ft form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of(E)-N-(((1R,2R)-2-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclopropyl)carbamoyl)-3-ethoxyacrylamidein dioxane (10 ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3h. The resin is filtered and the solution is concentrated to provide(1R,2R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

To a solution of 2′-deoxyuridine (1.0 equiv) in dry DMF (0.1M) issequentially added triphenylphosphine (1.2 equiv.), lithium azide (3eq.), and carbon tetrabromide g,1 equiv.), and the solution is stirredvigorously at room temperature until completion (16 hr) as monitored byTLC (CHCl₃.MeOH, 15:1). After drying by rotary evaporation, the productis purified by silica gel chromatography (CHC_(13:)MeOH, 15:1) to yieldthe 5′-a.zido-2′,5′-dideoxyuridine. Following the Journal of theAmerican Chemical Society, 133(36), 14452-14459; 2011 reference,5′-azido-5′-deoxyuridine is suspended in anhydrous methanol (0.1M) andpurged with N₂. Following the addition of 10% Pd/C (10 mol %), tlz gasis bubbled through and the solution is stirred for at room temperatureuntil completion (3 hr) as monitored by TLC (CHCl₃:MeOH:acetic acid1:1:1). After filtration and drying by rotary evaporation, the productis purified by silica gel chromatography (CHCl₃:MeOH:acetic acid 1:1:1)to yield the product, 5Lamino-2′,5′-dideoxyuridine.

Step 1: Preparation of Methyl(E)-2-(4-chloro-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetate

2—Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of methyl 2-(3-amino-4-chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetate (PCT Int.Appl., 2014074675, 15 May 2014) (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) in DMF (10ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for 20 min.Solvent was removed in vacuo and the product is obtained by columnchromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethyl acetate intoluene to provide methyl(E)-2-(4-chloro-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetate.

Step 2: Preparation of2-(4-Chloro-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(211)-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid

Dowex 50 in H⁺form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of methyl(E)-2-(4-chloro-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetatein dioxane (10 ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3h. The resin is filtered and the solution is concentrated to providemethyl 2-(4-chloro-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetate. Methyl2-(4-chloro-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetate (1.0 equiv.) issuspended in a solution of aqueous hydrochloric acid (10 equiv.). Thereaction mixture is stirred for 18 h at reflux. The mixture is cooled.to 0 “C and quenched with a saturated aqueous solution of sodiumphosphate (NaH₂PO₄). The pH is adjusted to 1-2 using aqueous sodiumhydroxide and hydrochloric acid. The mixture is extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organics are washed with brine, dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to provide2-(4-chloro-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid.

Step 1: Preparation of tert-Butyl(S,E)-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

2—Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of tent-butyl (S)-3-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (PCT Int.Appl., 2011160020, 22 Dec. 2011) (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) in DMF (10ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for 20 min.Solvent was removed in vacuo and the product is obtained by columnchromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethyl acetate intoluene to provide tent-butyl(S,E)-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.

Step 2: Preparation of(S)-1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Dowex 50 in H⁺ form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of tent-butyl(S,E)-3-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate in dioxane(10 ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3 h. Theresin is filtered and the solution is concentrated to provide tent-butyl(S)-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.tent-butyl (S)-3-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate is dissolved indichloromethane (0.2 M) and then TFA (20 equiv.) is added and thereaction is stirred for 30 min. The solution is concentrated provide(5)-1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of1-((1R,2R,4S,5S)-4-(((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A solution of 2,4 bis((trimethylsilyl)oxy)pyrimidine and(2R,3S)-2-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-3-ylmethanesulfonate is dissolved in acetonitrile and cooled to −40° C.Et₂AlCl(1.0 equiv.) is added slowly and the reaction is warmed to 0° C.over 2h. The reaction is then quenched by sequential addition of MeOH(50 equiv.) and HCl conc. (50 equiv.) and the reaction is allowed towarm to room temperature. The reaction is extracted with EtOAc, driedover sodium sulfate, concentrated, and purified by flash chromatographyto provide1-((1R,2R,4S,5S)-4-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3. 1.O]hexan-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione. See, (Nucleosides &Nucleotides, 13(10), 2321-8; 1994).

Step 2: Preparation of1-((1R,2R,4S,5S)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (1.1 M in THF; 1.1 eq.) is added to asolution of4-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1.0 eq.) in THE (2.0 M) that has been cooled. to 5° C. The resultantmixture is stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour. The reactionmixture is diluted with a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solutionand extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase is recovered, washedwith water, dried over magnesium sulphate and evaporated to provide1-((1R,2R,4S,5S)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of2-(t-Butyl-diphenylsilyloxy)-methyl-5-acetoxy-1,3-oxathiolane

Following example procedure U.S., 5700937, 23 Dec 1997:(2S)-2-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-ylacetate (JOC,1991,56, 6503) (1.0 equiv.) is dissolved in dichlormethane(0.2 M), and 2,4-bis((trimethylsilyl)oxy)pyrimidine (1.2 equiv.) isadded at once at room temperature. The mixture is stirred for 10 minutesand then add SnC₁₄ solution (1.0 equiv) dropwise at room temperature.After completion of the reaction, the solution is concentrated, and theresidue is subjected to flash chromatography (first with neat EtOAc andthen 20% ethanol in EtOAc) to give14(2S,5R)-2-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 2: Preparation of1-((2S,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

1-((2S, 5R)-2-(((tert-Butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (1equiv.) is dissolved in THF (0.2 M), and to it is added n-Bu4NF solution(1.0M solution in THF, 1.2 equiv.) dropwise at room temperature. Themixture is stirred for 1 hour and concentrated under vacuum. The residueis taken up with ethanol/25 triethylamine (2 ml/1 ml), and subjected toflash chromatography (first with EtOAc, then 20% ethanol in EtOAc) toafford1-((2S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of(E)-N-(((1lr,3r)-4-(Benzyloxy)methyl)cyclobutyl)carbamoyl)-3-ethoxyacrylamide

2—Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of (1r,30-3-((benzyloxy)methyl)cyclobutan-1-amine (PCT Int.Appl., 2005019221, 03 Mar 2005) (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) in DMF (10ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for 20 min.Solvent was removed in vacuo and the product is obtained by columnchromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethyl acetate intoluene to provide (1r,3r)-3-((benzyloxy)methyl)cyclobutan-1-amine. Step2: Preparation of1-((tr,3r)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Dowex 50 in ft form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of(1r,3r)-3-((benzyloxy)methyl)-cyclobutan-1-amine in dioxane (10ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3 h. The resin isfiltered and the solution is concentrated to provide1-((1r,3r)-3-((benzyloxy)methyl)-cyclobutyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.1-((1r,3r)-3-((b enzyloxy)methyl)cyclobutyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dioneis suspended in anhydrous ethanol (0.1M) and purged with N₂. Followingthe addition of 10% Pd/C (10 mol %), H₂ gas is bubbled through and thesolution is stirred for at room temperature until completion. Afterfiltration and drying by rotary evaporation, the product is purified bysilica gel chromatography to yield the product1-((1r,3r)-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of tert-Butyl(E)-4-(3-(3-Ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)piperidine-1-carboxylate

2-Nitrophenyl (E)-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)carbamate (1.3 equiv) is added to asolution of tent-butyl 4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate(PCT Int. Appl., 2015078374, 4 Jun. 2015) (1 equiv) and DBU (1 equiv) inDMF (10 ml/mmol) at 20° C. The reaction mixture is stirred at 20° C. for20 min. Solvent was removed in vacuo and the product is obtained bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using a linear gradient of ethylacetate in toluene to provide tert-butyl(E)-4-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)piperidine-1-carboxylate.

Step 2: Preparation of 1-(Piperidin-4-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Dowex 50 in H⁺ form (2 g/mmol) is added to the solution of tent-butyl(E)-4-(3-(3-ethoxyacryloyl)ureido)piperidine-1-carboxylate in dioxane(10 ml/mmol). The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 3 h. Theresin is filtered and the solution is concentrated to provide tent-butyl4-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate.tent-Butyl 4-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate is dissolved indichloromethane (0.2 M) and then TFA (20 equiv.) is added and thereaction is stirred for 30 min. The solution is concentrated provide1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 1: Preparation of((1S,2S)-2-((Methoxycarbonyl)oxy)cyclopent-3-en-1-yl)methyl methylcarbonate

Following the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 50(24), 6032-6038; 2007article: Pyridine (0.1 M) and DMAP (0.1 equiv.) is added to(1S,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-ol solution (2.00 g, 17.5mmol) in anhydrous CHCl₃ (0.1 M) at 0° C. Methyl chloroformate (10equiv.) in pyridine (10 mL) is slowly added using a dropping funnel at0° C. After stirring for 1 h, the reaction mixture is diluted with CHCl₃and washed with brine solution. The aqueous phase was extracted withCHCl₃. The organic phase is collected, dried with anhydrous MgSO₄, andconcentrated by rotary-evaporation, The residue is purified by silica,gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane) 1:6, v/v) to give((1S,2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)oxy)cyclopent-3-en-1-yl)methyl methylcarbonate.

Step 2: Preparation of((1S,4R)-4-(3-Benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)methylmethyl carbonate

Triisopropyl phosphite (4 equiv) was added to a solution of Pd(OAc₂)₂(1.0 equiv) at ambient temperature in anhydrous THF (0.1 M) under argon.

After stirring for 5 min, n-BuLi (2 equiv) was added at ambienttemperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 5 min to obtain thetetrakis(trisopropylphosphite)palladium-(O) catalyst, The insitu-prepared Pd(O) catalyst is added to the solution of((1S,2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)oxy)cyclopent-3-en-1-yl)methyl methylcarbonate (1.0 equiv) in anhydrous DMSO(7.0 ml.) via cannula at ambienttemperature. Next, a solution of 3-benzoylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (1equiv.) in anhydrous THF (3.0 mL) was added to the reaction mixture.After stirring for 12 h, the reaction mixture is diluted with CHCl₃ (15mL) and washed with a brine solution (20 mL×3). The aqueous phase isextracted with CHCl₃ (20 mL×2). The organic phase is collected, driedwith anhydrous MgSO₄, and concentrated by rotary-evaporation. Theresidue is purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane) to provide((1S,4R)-4-(3-benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)methylmethyl carbonate:

Step 3: Preparation of1-((1R,4S)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

((1S,4R)-4-(3-Benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21/)-yl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)methyl methylcarbonate was added to 0.50 N aqueous potassium carzonate (5.0 mL) andstirred at room temperature for 24 h. The reaction mixture wasneutralized to pH 7-8 with dry ice. After removal of the solvent byrotary-evaporation, the residue was diluted with methanol (10 mL).Silica gel (2.0 g) was added to the solution, and the resultingsuspension was dried under reduced pressure to provide1-(1R,4S)-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Schemes 53 to 60 show the chemistry used to functionalize chemicalintermediates for their subsequent reaction with a group to complete thesynthesis of Degron-Linker moieties.

Step 1: A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

(1 equiv.), benzophenone imine (1.2 equiv.),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (1 mol %), BINAP (3 mol %) andsodium tert-butoxide and purged by cycling between nitrogen and vacuum 3times. Toluene is added and the reaction is heated at 80° C. for 18hours. Ethyl acetate is added and the solids separated by filtrationthrough a plug of Celite®. The filtrate is concentrated and the residueis purified by chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-((diphenylmethylene)amino)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 2: A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-((diphenylmethylene)amino)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

(1 equiv.) and dissolved in MeOH. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (1.8equiv.) and sodium acetate (2.4 equiv.) are added and the reaction mixedat ambient temperature for 1 hour. The reaction is quenched by additionof 0.1M aq. NaOH solution and the resultant mixture extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic layer is washed with brine, dried oversodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated. The crude residue ispurified by silica gel chromatography to provide1-(1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-benzoylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione,see, PCT Int. Appl., 2015002230, 8 Jan. 2015.

Step 1: A reaction vessel is charged withbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (2 mol %), copper(I)iodide (4 mol %) and 3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

(1 equiv.). The reaction atmosphere is cycled between nitrogen andvacuum 3 times then triethylamine (1.55 equiv.) andtrimethylsilylacetylene (1.25 equiv.) are added and the reaction ismixed for 24 hours. When the starting materials are consumed, thereaction is diluted with ethyl acetate and filtered through a plug ofCelite®. The filtrate is concentrated and the residue is purified bysilica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.(Org. Lett. 2014, 16(24), 6302).

Step 2: A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)-phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

(1 equiv.), potassium carbonate (4 equiv.) and MeOH. The reaction ismixed at ambient temperature for 8 hours then concentrated. The residueis diluted with water and ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer is extractedwith ethyl acetate and the combined organic layer is dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated. The crude residue is purified bysilica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-ethynylphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and acetone (0.25 M). To this solution is added sequentiallypotassium carbonate (4 equiv.) and propargyl bromide (1.2 equiv.). Thereaction is refluxed overnight, cooled to ambient temperature, filteredthrough a medium frit, and concentrated. The crude residue is purifiedby silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione,see, J. Med. Chem. 2013, 56(7), 2828.

A flame-dried reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and the atmosphere is cycled between nitrogen and vacuumthree times. Ether is added and the solution is cooled to −78° C.tert-Butyllithium (2 equiv.) is added dropwise and the reaction is mixedfor 15 min then carbon dioxide gas is bubbled through the solution for15 min. The reaction is warmed to ambient temperature allowing excesscarbon dioxide gas to slowly evolve from solution. The reaction isquenched with 1 M aq. NaOH solution and washed with ether (2×). The pHof the aqueous layer is adjusted to 3 and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×). The combined organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate andconcentrated to dryness with toluene (3×) to provide4-(3-(3-benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)benzoicacid.

A reaction vessel was charged with4-(3-(3-benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)benzoicacid (1 equiv.), THF and cool to 0° C. Triethylamine (1.1 equiv.) andisobutylchloroformate (1.1 equiv.) were added and the reaction mixedambient temperature for 1 hour. The reaction is filtered through amedium frit and cooled to 0° C. To the solution of mixed anhydride isadded a solution of sodium borohydride (2 equiv.) in MeOH. Upon completereduction to the corresponding benzylic alcohol, the reaction isconcentrated then treated with ethyl acetate and 10% aq. HCl. The phasesare separated and aqueous solution is extracted with ethyl acetate (3x).The combined organic layer is washed with 5% sodium bicarbonatesolution, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated. The residue ispurified by silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and manganese dioxide (10 equiv.) and DCM. The reaction isheated at reflux overnight then cooled to ambient temperature andfiltered. The filtrate is concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography to provide 4-(3-(3-benzoyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)benzaldehyde.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and DCM. The solution is cooled to 0° C. andN-bromosuccinimide (1.25 equiv.) and triphenylphosphine (1.25 equiv.)are then added. The reaction is mixed for 3 hours then concentrated. Thecrude residue is purified by silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione,see, J. Med. Chem. 2015, 58(3), 1215.

Sodium azide (3 equiv.) is added to a solution of3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(bromomethyl)-phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dioneprovide(1 equiv.) in water and acetone (1:3, 0.25 M). The reaction is heated at60° C. for 6 hours. The reaction is cooled to ambient temperature andthe solvent removed by rotary evaporation. The aqueous layer isextracted with DCM (3×) and the combined organic layer is dried oversodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate is concentrated and the cruderesidue is purified by silica gel chromatography to provide1-(1-(4-(azidomethyl)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-benzoylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.See, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2014, 53(38), 10155.

Example 3 Synthesis of Linker Installation

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and DMF (0.3 M) then cooled to 0° C. Sodium hydride (60%dispersion in mineral oil, 1.1 equiv.) is added and the reaction iswarmed to ambient temperature and mixed for 1 hour. The reaction iscooled to 0° C. then 8-bromooctan-1-ol (1.1 equiv.) is added and thereaction is mixed at ambient temperature overnight. DMF is removed byrotary evaporation and the residue is deposited onto silica gel andpurified by silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-((8-hydroxyoctyl)oxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and DMF (0.3 M) then cooled to 0° C. Sodium hydride (60%dispersion in mineral oil, 1.1 equiv.) is added and the reaction iswarmed to ambient temperature and mixed for 1 hour. The reaction iscooled to 0° C. then 2-(2-(2-bromoethoxy)ethoxy)ethan-1-ol (1.1 equiv.)is added and the reaction is mixed at ambient temperature overnight. DMFis removed by rotary evaporation and the residue is deposited ontosilica gel and purified by silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

A reaction vessel is charged with the polymer supported catalyst(Amberlyst A-21, 1.23 mmol/g; Cul, 13% mol). The azide (0.5 M in DCM) isadded dropwise followed by a solution of the3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(0.5 M in DCM). The suspension is mixed for 12 hours at ambienttemperature. The reaction solution is filtered through a glass frittedfilter and the polymer cake is washed with DCM (2×). The combinedfiltrate is concentrated and the residue purified by silica gelchromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-((3-hydroxypropyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.See, Org. Lett. 2006, 8(8), 1689.

Step 1: Preparation of3-Benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.), potassium carbonate (2 equiv.) and DMF (0.5 M).2-(2-Chloroethoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran (1.1 equiv.) is added and thereaction is heated at 110° C. for 12 hours. The reaction is then cooledto ambient temperature and concentrated. The residue is taken up inwater and ethyl acetate and the layers separated. The aqueous layer isextracted with ethyl acetate (2x). The combined organic layer is washedwith brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Thecrude residue is used directly in the following reaction.

Step 2: Preparation of3-Benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A reaction vessel is charged with crude3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(2-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.), MeOH and DCM (1:1, 0.2 M). p-Toluenesulfonic acid (0.1equiv.) is added and the reaction mixed at ambient temperature. Uponcompletion of the hydrolysis reaction, the volatiles are removed byrotary evaporation and the residue purified by silica gel chromatographyto provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.), potassium carbonate (1.2 equiv.) and acetone (0.1 M).Chloroacetone (1.2 equiv.) is then added and the reaction heated atreflux overnight. The reaction is cooled then concentrated and the cruderesidue partitioned between water and ethyl acetate. The layers wereseparated and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×).The combined organic layers are dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated. The crude residue is purified by column chromatography toprovide3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(2-(2-oxopropoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.See, J. Med. Chem. 2007, 50(18), 4304.

Step 1

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(2-(2-oxopropoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.(1 equiv.), and THF (0.2 M), purged with nitrogen and cooled to −78° C.Vinylmagnesium bromide (4 equiv.) is added dropwise and the reaction iswarmed to 0° C. over 1 hour. The reaction is quenched with aq. 1% HClsolution and extracted with ethyl acetate (3x). The combined organiclayer is washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated. The crude residue is purified by silica gel chromatographyto provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-((2-hydroxy-2-methylbut-3-en-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Step 2

Cyclohexene (4.2 equiv.) was added to a solution of BH₃.THF (1 M in THF,2 equiv.) at 0° C. under argon. After stirring for 1 hour at 0° C., asolution of3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(24(2-hydroxy-2-methylbut-3-en-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) in THF (0.15 M) was added to the mixture at 0° C. Afterstirring for 2 hours at 0° C., 3N NaOH (6 equiv.) and 30% H₂O₂ (33%volume of aq. NaOH solution addition) was added to the mixture. Thissolution is allowed to mix at ambient temperature for 30 min. Thereaction is quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (8 volumes) at 0° C.,and the resulting mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate (3×). Thecombined extracts are washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate,filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude residue ispurified by silica gel chromatography to provide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-(2-(2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbutoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.See, Org. Lett. 2012, 14(24), 6374.

A reaction vessel is charged with3-benzoyl-1-(2-oxo-1-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(1 equiv.) and the atmosphere cycled between nitrogen and vacuum threetimes. Anhydrous THF (0.1 M) is added and the reaction cooled to -78° C.Butyllithium (1.05 equiv.) is added and the reaction is mixed for 15min. 5-Chloro-2-pentanone (1.1 equiv.) in THF (5 volumes) is then addedand the reaction is warmed to ambient temperature and quenched with sat.aq. ammonium chloride solution. Ethyl acetate is added and the phasesare separated. The aqueous layer is extracted with ethyl acetate (2×).The combined organic layers are washed with brine, dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated. The crude residue is purified bysilica gel chromatography toprovide3-benzoyl-1-(1-(4-((7-chloro-4-hydroxy-4-methylhept-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)phenyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Example 4 Preparation of Representative Targeting Ligands

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl(R)-(1-((4-bromo-2-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

(2-amino-5-bromophenyl)(4-chlorophenyl)methanone (1.0 equiv.) andBoc-(L)-Ala (1.0 equiv.) is suspended in DMF and cooled to 0° C. DIEA(2.0 equiv.) is added followed by HATU (1.1 equiv.) and the reaction isstirred at reduced temperature for 30 minutes and then warmed to roomtemperature. When the reaction is judged to be complete it is quenchedwith aq. ammonium chloride and extracted with ethyl acetate. Thecombined organic layers are dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by silica gel chromatography to provide tert-butyl(R)-(1-((4-bromo-2-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate.Step 2: Preparation of(S)-7-bromo-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-one:To a stirred solution of boc protected amine in CHCl₃ at r.t., is addedhydrogen chloride gas slowly. After 20 minutes the addition is stoppedand the reaction is stirred at r.t. until deprotection is complete. Thereaction mixture is then washed with saturated bicarbonate solution (2×)and water (2×). The organic layer is concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue is dissolved in 2:1 methanol:water and the pH isadjusted to 8.5 by the addition of 1N aqueous NaOH. The reaction is thenstirred at r.t. until the cyclization is complete. MeOH is then removedunder redued pressure and the solution is extracted with DCM (3×). Thecombined organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by silica gel chromatography to provide(S)-7-bromo-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(US 2010 0261711.).

Step 3: Preparation of(S)-8-bromo-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine

A solution of diazapine (1.0 equiv.) in THF is cooled to −10° C. and NaH(0.85 equiv.) is added in one portion. After an hour at reducedtemperature di-4-morphilinylphosphinic chloride (1.07 equiv.) is addedat −10° C. and the reaction is allowed to warm to r.t. and stir for 2hours. To this mixture is added a solution of acetic hydrazide (1.4equiv.) in n-butanol and stirring is continued for 30 minutes. Thesolvent is then removed under reduced pressure and the residue dissolvedin fresh dry n-butanol before refluxing for the desired time frame. Uponthe completion of the reaction the volatiles are removed by rotaryevaporation and the residue is partitioned between DCM and brine. Theorganic layer is dried, concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography to provide(S)-8-bromo-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine(US 2010 0261711.). Step 4: Preparation of(S)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-8-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine:To a vial containing(S)-8-bromo-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine(1 equiv.) is added Pd(PPh3)4 (20 mol %),4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole (1.5equiv.), and potassium carbonate (2.5 equiv.). The vial is thenevacuated and purged under N₂. To the vial is added dioxane:water (2:1).The contents were once again evacuated and purged under N₂ and thereaction mixture was heated to 80° C. until the SM is converted. Themixture is then cooled to room temperature and filtered over a pad ofCelite . The filter pad is rinsed with EtOAc (3×) and the filtrate isconcentrate. The crude material is purified by flash chromatography (WO2015156601).

Step 1. Preparation of Methyl(R)-5-bromo-2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)benzoate

Methyl 2-amino-5-bromobenzoate (1.0 equiv.) and Boc-(L)-Ala (1.0 equiv.)is suspended in DMF and cooled to 0° C. DIEA (2.0 equiv.) is addedfollowed by HATU (1.1 equiv.) and the reaction is stirred at reducedtemperature for 30 minutes and then warmed to room temperature. When thereaction is judged to be complete it is quenched with aq. ammoniumchloride and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layersare dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography to provide methyl(R)-5-bromo-2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)benzoate.

Step 2: Preparation of Methyl5-bromo-2-(34(R)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-5-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)benzoate

A solution of methyl(R)-5-bromo-2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)benzoate (1.0equiv.) in THF is cooled to -10° C. and NaH (0.85 equiv.) is added inone portion. After an hour at reduced temperaturedi-4-morphilinylphosphinic chloride (1.07 equiv.) is added at −10° C.and the reaction is allowed to warm to r.t. and stir for 2 hours. Tothis mixture is added a solution of acetic hydrazide (1.4 equiv.) inn-butanol and stirring is continued for 30 minutes. The solvent is thenremoved under reduced pressure and the residue dissolved in fresh dryn-butanol before refluxing for the desired time frame. Upon thecompletion of the reaction the volatiles are removed by rotaryevaporation and the residue is partitioned between DCM and brine. Theorganic layer is dried, concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography to provide methyl(R)-5-bromo-2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)benzoate (BMCL2015, 25, 1842-48).

Step 3. Preparation of(S)-8-Bromo-1,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-6-one

Methyl (R)-5-bromo-2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)benzoateis brought up in DCM and cooled to 0° C. 4M HCl in dioxane is added andthe reaction is warmed to r.t.. When deprotection is complete thereaction is concentrated and then azeotroped from toluene (2×). Thecrude amine salt is then dissolved in THF and cooled to −40° C. at whichtime iPrMgBr solution is added dropwise (2.0 equiv.) and the reaction isstirred at reduced temp until complete conversion (BMCL 2015, 25,1842-48).

Step 4: Preparation of(S)-1,4-Dimethyl-8-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-6-one

To a vial containing(S)-8-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-41,4]diazepin-6-one(1 equiv.) is added

Pd2 (dba) 3 (10 mol %), tri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (20mol %),1-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.5 equiv.), and potassium phosphate tribasic, monohydrate (2.5equiv.). The vial is then evacuated and purged under N2. To the vial isadded 20:1 ratio by volume of dioxane:water. The contents were onceagain evacuated and purged under N2 (g) and the reaction mixture washeated to 100° C. until the SM is converted. The mixture is then cooledto room temperature and filtered over a pad of Celite . The filter padis rinsed with EtOAc (3x) and the filtrate is concentrate. The crudematerial is purified by flash chromatography.

Step 5. Preparation of(S)-6-Chloro-1,4-dimethyl-8-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine

(5)-1,4-dimethyl-8-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-6-one(1.0 equiv.) is dissolved in DCM and PCIS (1.7 equiv.) is added inone-portion. After conversion of SM 2M sodium carbonate is added. Thebiphasic mixture is subsequently extracted with EtOAc (4×). The combinedorganic layers were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated todryness. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography.

Step 6. Preparation of(S)-4-(1,4-Dimethyl-8-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-6-yl)phenol

To a vial containing((S)-6-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-8-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine(1 equiv.) is added Pd(PPh3)4 (20 mol %), 4-hydroxy-Phenyl boronic acid(1.5 equiv.), and sodium carbonate (2.5 equiv.). The vial is thenevacuated and purged under N2. To the vial is added tol:DME:water(1:1:5). The contents were once again evacuated and purged under N2 andthe reaction mixture was heated to 80° C. until the SM is converted. Themixture is then cooled to room temperature and filtered over a pad ofCelite. The filter pad is rinsed with EtOAc (3×) and the filtrate isconcentrate. The crude material is purified by flash chromatography.

TABLE 1 Representative Compounds of the Present Invention CompoundStructure 1

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Example 5 CRBN-DDB1 Fluorescence Polarization (FP) Assay

The measurement of the ability of representative Degrons to bind toCRBN-DDB1 was carried out using an established sensitive andquantitative in vitro fluorescence polarization (FP) based bindingassay. (See, I. J. Enyedy et al, J. Med. Chem., 44: 313-4324 [2001]).Degrons were dispensed from serially diluted DMSO stock into black384-well compatible fluorescence polarization plates using an Echoacoustic dispenser. Binding to CRBN-DDB1 was measured by displacement ofeither a (-)-Thalidomide- Alexa Fluor® or Pomalidomide-fluoresceinconjugated probe dye. A 20 μL mixture containing 400 nM CRBN-DDB1 and 5nM probe dye in 50 mM Hepes, pH 7.4, 200mM NaCl, 1% DMSO and 0.05%pluronic acid-127 acid was added to wells containing Degron andincubated at room temperature for 60 min. Matching control wellsexcluding CRBN-DDB1 were used to correct for background fluorescence.Plates were read on an Envision plate reader with appropriate FP filtersets. The corrected S (perpendicular) and P (parallel) values were usedto calculate fluorescence polarization (FP) with the following equation:FP =1000*(S-G*P)/(S+G*P). The fractional amount of bound probe (FB) toCRBN-DDB1 as a function of Degron concentration was fitted according toWang; FEBS Letters 360, (1995), 111-114 to obtain fits for parameteroffsets and binding constant (KA) of Degron. Representative compoundsexhibited binding to CRBN-DDB1 in a concentration range of 50 μM to 100μM, and some within 30 to 50 μM (++++<30uM, +++<50 uM, ++<100 uM, +>100uM). Data is shown in Table 2.

All publications and patent applications cited in this specification areherein incorporated by reference as if each individual publication orpatent application were specifically and individually indicated to beincorporated by reference.

TABLE 2 The 

FP binding to Compound CRBN_DDB1.3 No. Structure 0.05% PA (μM) 1

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Although the foregoing invention has been described in some detail byway of illustration and example for the purposes of clarity ofunderstanding, it will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill inthe art in light of the teaching of this invention that certain changesand modification may be made thereto without departing from the spiritor scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

We claim:
 1. A compound of Formula

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein: m is 1, 2, 3, or 4; n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; o is 1, 2, or 3; p is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; R¹ and R² are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and fluoro; each

is independently a single or double bond; Y¹ is CH, N, or CR³; R³ is independently at each occurrence selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR⁴, —N(R⁴)(R^(4′)), —SR⁴, —C(O)R⁶, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶, halo, cyano, azido, nitro, and R⁵; wherein at least one of R³ is selected from R⁵; R⁴ and R^(4′) are independently at each occurrence selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, —C(O)R⁶, —C(S)R⁶, —C(═NH)R⁶, —S(O)R⁶, and —S(O)₂R⁶; R⁵ is -Linker-Targeting Ligand; R⁶ is independently at each occurrence selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆heterocycle, aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxyl, C₁-C₆alkoxy, thio, C₁-C₆thioalkyl, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₆alkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle, aryl, or heteroaryl), and —N(independently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇heterocycle, aryl, or heteroaryl)₂; R⁹ and R^(9′) are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, and C₁-C₃ haloalkyl; or R⁹ and R^(9′) may be brought together with the carbon to which they are attached to form a cyclopropyl ring; X^(A) is CH or N, wherein if X^(A) is N then

and if X^(A) is CH then

or X^(A) forms a carbon-carbon double bond with a neighboring carbon to which it is attached as allowed by valence; wherein if X^(A) is substituted with R³, then X^(A) is CR³; X^(B) is selected from NH and CH₂; wherein if X^(B) is substituted with R³, then X^(B) is NR³ or CHR³; Linker is

X¹ and X² are independently selected from bond, NR⁴, CH₂, CHR⁴, C(R⁴)₂, O, and S; R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ are independently selected from bond, alkyl, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)alkyl, —C(O)Oalkyl, —C(S)—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —N(alkyl)C(O)—, —C(O)N(alkyl)—, —O—, —S—, —NH—, —N(alkyl)—, —CH(—O—R²⁶)—, —CH(—NR⁴R^(4′))—, —C(—O—R²⁶)alkyl-, —C(—NR⁴R^(4′))alkyl-, —C(R⁴⁰ R⁴⁰ —, -alkyl(R²⁷)-alkyl(R²⁸)—, —C(R²⁷R²⁸)—, —P(O)(OR²⁶)O—, —P(O)(OR²⁶)—, —NR⁴C(O)NR^(4′)—, alkene, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycle, aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, heteroaryl, lactic acid, glycolic acid, carbocycle, -(ethylene glycol)₁₋₆-, -(lactic-co-glycolic acid)₁₋₆-, -(propylene glycol)₁₋₆-, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, —NH-(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O-, —O-(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, —S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—O—, —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—, —S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—, —S—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—NH—, and —NH—(CH₂)₁₋₁₂—S—; each of which R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from R¹⁰¹; R¹⁰¹ is independently selected at each occurrence from hydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, haloalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, CN, —COOalkyl, COOH, NO₂, F, Cl, Br, I, CF₃, NH₂, NHalkyl, N(alkyl)₂, aliphatic, and heteroaliphatic; R²⁶ is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, silane, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, alkene, alkyne, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic, aliphatic and heteroaliphatic; R²⁷ and R²⁸ are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, amine, or together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form C(O), C(S), C═CH₂, a C₃-C₆ spirocarbocycle, or a 4-, 5-, or 6-membered spiroheterocycle comprising 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N and O, or form a 1 or 2 carbon bridged ring; R⁴⁰ is selected at each instance from: hydrogen, alkyl, alkene, alkyne, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, azide, amino, cyano, —NH(aliphatic, including alkyl), —N(aliphatic, including alkyl)₂, —NHSO₂(aliphatic, including alkyl), —N(aliphatic, including alkyl)SO₂alkyl, —NHSO₂(aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclic), —N(alkyl)SO₂(aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclic) —NHSO₂alkenyl, -N(alkyl)SO₂alkenyl, —NHSO₂alkynyl, —N(alkyl)SO₂alkynyl, haloalkyl, aliphatic, heteroaliphatic, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroalkyl, heterocyclic, and carbocyclic; and Targeting Ligand binds to a Target Protein selected from the group consisting of AKT1, ALK, AXL, ABL, ABL1, ABL2, AKT2, AP1, AP2, ASH1L, ATAD2, aurora kinase, androgen receptor, ATF2, BMX, BCR-ABL, bromodomain containing protein, Bc1-2, Bc1-XL, BCL6, BAZ2A, BAZ2B, BRD4, BRD9, BRPF1, BMX, c-myc, CSF1R, CECR2, CBP, CREBBP, CNNTB1, cathepsin, cyclin dependent kinase, DDR1, DOT1L, dihydrofolate reductase, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA4, EPHA7, EPHB4, EZH2, EED, EHMT1, EHMT2, ERK1, ERK2, estrogen receptor, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FLT3, FES, FYN, FKBP, fatty acid binding protein, factor Xa, FLAP, GSG2, HIV integrase, HIV reverse transcriptase, HIV protease, HCV protease, HDAC_(6,) HDAC_(7,) HDM2, HBV, HCK, histone deacetylase, histone acetyltransferase, heat shock protein, HDAC, Her3, IGF1R, INSR, ID01, IDH1, ITK, KDM4, KDM5, KDM6, KMT5A, KIT, KSR1, kringle domain V, 4BVV, kallikrein 7, KSR receptor, LRRK2, lactoylglutathione lyase, LSD 1, L3MBTL3, lysine-specific histone demethylase, lysine methyltransferase, LCK, LYN, mPGES-1, MERTK, MEK1, MDM2, MDM4, MEN1, MTH1, MCL-1, MER, MET, mast/stem cell growth factor receptor, MST1R, NTRK, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PDZ, phospholipase A2 domain, PB1, PCAF, PHIP, protein S100-A7, PAK1, PAK4, PPAR-gamma, PDGFR receptor, PNET, PI3Ka receptor, PIK3CA, ROS1 receptor, RCC receptor, RAML receptor, RET, SETD2, SETD7, SETD8, SETDB1, SMYD2, SMYD3, SUV4-20H1, saposin-B, Sec7, SH2 domain, Src-AS1, Src AS2, SEGA receptor, TNIK, TRIM24, TAF1, TAF1L, mTORC_(1,) mTORC_(2,) TANK1, TRKB, tie 2 receptor, TEC, SF6D, U09-CX-5279, VEGF receptor, WDR5, EP300, EGFR, and YES.
 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is BCL6.
 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is the androgen receptor.
 4. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is the estrogen receptor.
 5. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is EGFR.
 6. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is RET.
 7. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is BRD9.
 8. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Target Protein is a bromodomain containing protein.
 9. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Linker is selected from the group consisting of:


10. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Linker is selected from the group consisting of:


11. The compound of claim 1, wherein the Linker is selected from the group consisting of:


12. The compound of claim 1, wherein

is selected from the group consisting of:


13. The compound of claim 1, wherein

is selected from the group consisting of:


14. The compound of claim 1, wherein

is selected from the group consisting of:


15. The compound of claim 1, wherein

is selected from the group consisting of:


16. The compound of claim 1, wherein

is selected from the group consisting of:


17. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
 18. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from:


19. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 20. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 19, wherein the composition is suitable for delivery to a human.
 21. A method for treating a patient with a disorder mediated by the Target Protein comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to degrade the Target Protein.
 22. The method of claim 21, wherein the disorder is abnormal cellular proliferation.
 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the abnormal cellular proliferation is a cancer.
 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the cancer is selected from the group consisting of multiple myeloma, squamous-cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, bowel cancer, cervix cancer, colon cancer, esophagus cancer, head cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, neck, cancer ovary cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; melanoma; myeloproliferative disease; sarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, liposarcoma, myosarcoma, peripheral neuroepithelioma, synovial sarcoma, glioma, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, glioblastoma, neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, ganglioglioma, medulloblastoma, pineal cell tumor, meningioma, meningeal sarcoma, neurofibroma, and Schwannoma; breast cancer, uterine cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, astrocytoma, esophageal cancer, carcinosarcoma, Hodgkin's disease, Wilms' tumor and teratocarcinoma. 